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registered interest
date	27/01/2022
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	3G: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment his Department has made of potential effect of the switch off of the Vodafone 3G network in 2023 on rural communities; and what steps the Government plans to take to rural communities as 3G networks are phased out.
tabling member constituency	Oldham West and Royton
tabling member printed	Jim McMahon
uin	113218
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2022 answer text <p>We are committed to extending good quality mobile coverage across the UK. In March 2020, the government announced a deal with the mobile network operators, including Vodafone, to increase 4G coverage to 95% of the UK landmass. The Government’s ambition is for the majority of the population to have access to a 5G signal by 2027 and we want to ensure that UK businesses reap the full benefits of 5G.</p><p>There is no explicit regulatory requirement for mobile network operators to maintain a 2G or 3G network and the government has limited powers to compel operators to maintain, switch off or streamline specific networks. It is for operators to take final decisions on the provision of network services.</p><p>The Government welcomes 3G networks being switched off in a responsible way, and will continue to work with mobile network operators to ensure a smooth transition that meets the needs of business users and consumers, including rural communities.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 04/02/2022 14:39:38 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4569 label Biography information for Jim McMahon

1237032

registered interest
date	23/09/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Football: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what financial support he plans to provide to lower league football clubs to compensate for lost gate receipts as a result of the postponement of enabling spectators to attend football matches during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Oldham West and Royton
tabling member printed	Jim McMahon
uin	94506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/10/2020 answer text <p>Football clubs, at all levels, form the bedrock of our local communities. There have been countless examples during the pandemic of football clubs across the country demonstrating their importance to their local area, volunteering both time and money during these difficult times.</p><p>The Government has provided unprecedented support to businesses throughout the pandemic, including a comprehensive and sizable package of direct fiscal support for business through tax reliefs, cash grants and employee wage support. Many football clubs have benefited from these measures.</p><p>Where it can, we will expect the top tiers of professional sport to look at ways in which it can support itself, with government focusing on those most in need. I also welcomed the Premier League announcement to advance funds of £125 million to the EFL and National League to help clubs throughout the football pyramid.</p><p>As the Prime Minister said on 22 September, the government recognises the implications of being able to admit spectators on sports clubs and is working urgently on what the government can do to support them.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 05/10/2020 15:17:39 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4569 label Biography information for Jim McMahon

1168925

registered interest
date	06/01/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Football: Clubs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what support is available to enable fans to have a greater say on the running of the football club they support.
tabling member constituency	Oldham West and Royton
tabling member printed	Jim McMahon
uin	435
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2020 answer text <p>Football clubs and grounds are the heart of local communities, they have unique social value and many with a great history. it is vital they are protected and fans should have their voices heard.</p><p>The Fans Fund, funded by the Premier League and administered by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA), includes funds to assist Supporters’ Trusts of clubs in the National League, English Football League and Premier League with the professional fees needed to build a credible bid when an ownership opportunity arises.</p><p>The FSA can provide support and advice to fans considering supporter ownership as part of their important work representing and connecting football fans across the country.</p><p>The Premier League and English Football League now also require clubs meet with supporters at least twice a year to discuss strategic issues, giving fans the opportunity to shape the direction of the club.</p><p>We have committed to a fan led review of football governance, which will include consideration of the Owners’ and Directors’ test.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 09/01/2020 14:07:42 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	4569 label Biography information for Jim McMahon

1168926

registered interest
date	06/01/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Facebook: Harassment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Facebook on moderating hate speech, harassment and bullying online.
tabling member constituency	Oldham West and Royton
tabling member printed	Jim McMahon
uin	436
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2020 answer text <p>Ministers and officials have regular meetings and discussions with social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook on a range of issues, including moderating hate speech, harassment and bullying online. Details of Ministerial meetings are published quarterly on the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> website.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Matt Warman grouped question UIN 437 question first answered 09/01/2020 11:41:45 answering member 4361 label Biography information for Matt Warman
tabling member	4569 label Biography information for Jim McMahon

1168927

registered interest
date	06/01/2020
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Twitter: Harassment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Twitter on moderating hate speech, harassment and bullying online.
tabling member constituency	Oldham West and Royton
tabling member printed	Jim McMahon
uin	437
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2020 answer text <p>Ministers and officials have regular meetings and discussions with social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook on a range of issues, including moderating hate speech, harassment and bullying online. Details of Ministerial meetings are published quarterly on the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> website.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Boston and Skegness answering member printed Matt Warman grouped question UIN 436 question first answered 09/01/2020 11:41:45 answering member 4361 label Biography information for Matt Warman
tabling member	4569 label Biography information for Jim McMahon