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1418199

registered interest
date	31/01/2022
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	Media: Emergencies
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 she has made of the implications for her policies of the conclusions of the debate entitled Role of the media in times of crisis which occurred at the Council of Europe between 24 and 28 January 2022; and whether she plans to take steps in response to that debate.
tabling member constituency	Henley
tabling member printed	John Howell
uin	114703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p>This Government recognises the vital role of the media in supporting our communities and our democracy through the provision of reliable and high-quality information. The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the value of accurate information and trusted news sources in times of crisis. We are currently considering the conclusions of the Council of Europe debate, which rightly highlighted the importance of a strong, pluralistic, and independent media ecosystem in times of crisis.</p><p>We recognise the crucial work of the Council of Europe and in particular the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in this sphere, noting that recommendations will go to the Committee of Ministers in due course for appropriate review.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 03/02/2022 08:34:53 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	1606 label Biography information for John Howell

1417260

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	Internet: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to Part One of the National Disability Strategy, published 28 July 2021, what recent steps her Department has taken to (a) build the evidence base on the nature and scale of the inaccessibility of private sector websites and (b) explore how the Government can effectively intervene.
tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
uin	113202
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p>We are aware that for people who have a disability, inadequate design of apps or websites - which does not take disabled users into account - is a significant issue. As part of the commitment made in the government’s National Disability Strategy 2021, DCMS commissioned an internal study into the nature and scale of the inaccessibility of private sector websites; the first stage of which was completed in late 2021.</p><p>The conclusions of this study are currently being considered by policy teams in collaboration with the government’s disability unit. DCMS is using this evidence to explore how the government can make effective interventions in this space. We aim to conclude our findings and options in spring 2022.</p><p>This work will complement the government’s 2018 publication of the <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/852/contents/made" target="_blank">Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations</a>. Led and monitored by the Government Digital Services (GDS), these regulations require UK public sector websites and apps to be made accessible, unless it would be disproportionate to do so.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 03/02/2022 12:15:24 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

1417312

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	Independent Press Standards Organisation
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 assessment she has made of the adequacy of the Independent Press Standards Organisation in delivering just outcomes.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
uin	113222
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2022 answer text <p>Since the report of the Leveson Inquiry was published in 2012, we have seen a fundamental reform of the self-regulatory landscape for the press, including the establishment of two new regulators, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) and The Independent Monitor for the Press (IMPRESS). The majority of traditional publishers—including 95% of national newspapers by circulation—are members of IPSO. A small number of publishers have joined IMPRESS.</p><p>IPSO has established strong regulatory standards and codes for its members, and offers individuals a means of redress where these standards are not met.</p><p>The Government is committed to protecting the freedom of the press and recognises that a vibrant and free press plays an invaluable role in our cultural and democratic life.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 01/02/2022 10:31:13 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

1417461

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	Members: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when she plans to respond to the letter from the hon. Member for Islington South and Finsbury dated 8 October 2021 regarding her Department's consultation on proposed changes to the UK’s data regulation regime.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	113070
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2022 answer text <p>A reply was issued on 28 January 2022.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 01/02/2022 10:24:59 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1416783

registered interest
date	26/01/2022
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	Gambling: Video Games
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when her Department plans to publish the response to its 2020 consultation on loot boxes in video games.
tabling member constituency	Swansea East
tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
uin	112628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government undertook a call for evidence from September to November 2020 to examine concerns around loot boxes in video games. We are continuing to evaluate the evidence from more than 30,000 responses that we received, along with an independent Rapid Evidence Assessment commissioned from the InGAME research and innovation centre. Additionally, we have continued a dialogue with the games industry to address issues identified from the evidence.</p><p>We will publish the response to the call for evidence in the coming months. As part of this, we will set out findings from the call for evidence and outline next steps to take action where needed.</p><p>The Gambling Act Review is ongoing and we will publish our conclusions through a White Paper in the coming months.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 112629 112630 112631 112634 112635 question first answered 01/02/2022 12:54:29 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1416784

registered interest
date	26/01/2022
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	Gambling: Video Games
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will classify loot boxes as a form of gambling in the upcoming review of the Gambling Act 2005.
tabling member constituency	Swansea East
tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
uin	112629
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government undertook a call for evidence from September to November 2020 to examine concerns around loot boxes in video games. We are continuing to evaluate the evidence from more than 30,000 responses that we received, along with an independent Rapid Evidence Assessment commissioned from the InGAME research and innovation centre. Additionally, we have continued a dialogue with the games industry to address issues identified from the evidence.</p><p>We will publish the response to the call for evidence in the coming months. As part of this, we will set out findings from the call for evidence and outline next steps to take action where needed.</p><p>The Gambling Act Review is ongoing and we will publish our conclusions through a White Paper in the coming months.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 112628 112630 112631 112634 112635 question first answered 01/02/2022 12:54:29 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1416785

registered interest
date	26/01/2022
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	Gambling: Children
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 steps her Department has taken to (a) assess whether loot boxes are harmful to children and (b) gather further data in this area.
tabling member constituency	Swansea East
tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
uin	112630
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government undertook a call for evidence from September to November 2020 to examine concerns around loot boxes in video games. We are continuing to evaluate the evidence from more than 30,000 responses that we received, along with an independent Rapid Evidence Assessment commissioned from the InGAME research and innovation centre. Additionally, we have continued a dialogue with the games industry to address issues identified from the evidence.</p><p>We will publish the response to the call for evidence in the coming months. As part of this, we will set out findings from the call for evidence and outline next steps to take action where needed.</p><p>The Gambling Act Review is ongoing and we will publish our conclusions through a White Paper in the coming months.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 112628 112629 112631 112634 112635 question first answered 01/02/2022 12:54:29 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1416786

registered interest
date	26/01/2022
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	Gambling: Video Games
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 estimate she has made of the total value of microtransactions from loot boxes in video games in (a) 2020 and (b) 2021.
tabling member constituency	Swansea East
tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
uin	112631
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government undertook a call for evidence from September to November 2020 to examine concerns around loot boxes in video games. We are continuing to evaluate the evidence from more than 30,000 responses that we received, along with an independent Rapid Evidence Assessment commissioned from the InGAME research and innovation centre. Additionally, we have continued a dialogue with the games industry to address issues identified from the evidence.</p><p>We will publish the response to the call for evidence in the coming months. As part of this, we will set out findings from the call for evidence and outline next steps to take action where needed.</p><p>The Gambling Act Review is ongoing and we will publish our conclusions through a White Paper in the coming months.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 112628 112629 112630 112634 112635 question first answered 01/02/2022 12:54:29 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1416787

registered interest
date	26/01/2022
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	National Lottery: Regulation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ban the National Lottery from using its brand to promote online instant-win games that may lead to problem gambling.
tabling member constituency	Swansea East
tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
uin	112632
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p>The National Lottery offers a range of products including draw-based games, interactive instant win games and scratchcards.</p><p>All games, including instant win games, are licensed by the Gambling Commission, either at a category or individual game level. The Gambling Commission has three statutory duties with regard to the National Lottery (shared with DCMS) - to ensure the National Lottery is run with due propriety, to protect the interests of players, and subject to this, to maximise returns to good causes.</p><p>In determining whether to licence, the Gambling Commission will consider the potential impact on players and the player protection mechanisms which are in place to protect players from harm.</p><p>Further information can be found within the <a href="https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/responsible-play/consumer-protection-strategy#:~:text=Our%20Consumer%20Protection%20Strategy%20is,way%20and%20promoting%20Healthy%20Play." target="_blank">National Lottery Consumer Protection Strategy</a>. This strategy means that the Gambling Commission can be confident that National Lottery games have a very low risk of causing harm to players.</p><p>Evidence from the latest (2018) <a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/health-survey-for-england/2018/health-survey-for-england-2018-supplementary-analysis-on-gambling" target="_blank">Health Survey</a> for England shows that National Lottery games were associated with the lowest rates of problem gambling of all gambling products considered. Problem gambling rates for National Lottery draw-based games were 0.9% while the figure for scratchcards was 1.4%. By comparison, the problem gambling rates for other activities covered by the survey ranged from 2.7% to 12.7%.</p><p>Whenever the Gambling Commission have had concerns they have been quick to take action. In 2020, the Gambling Commission commissioned research to better understand the players of Interactive Instant Win Games. The research found an association between players of Interactive Instant Win Games at the £10 price point and some problem gambling behaviours. As a result of this research, the operator withdrew all £10 IIWGs from circulation.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 03/02/2022 12:07:44 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

1416788

registered interest
date	26/01/2022
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	National Lottery
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many national lottery participants there are each year on average; and how much on average is lost by the highest spending players.
tabling member constituency	Swansea East
tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
uin	112633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p><a href="https://www.camelotgroup.co.uk/uploads/BRIEFING-SHEET-January-2022.pdf" target="_blank">Data</a> from the National Lottery operator suggests that in 2020/21 c.68% of UK adults played National Lottery games once a year or more. This equates to more than 37 million people buying a National Lottery ticket in 2020/21. Around 60% of people played once a quarter.</p><p>The Gambling Commission’s <a href="https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/statistics-and-research/gambling-participation-and-problem-gambling/series/quarterly-telephone-participation-and-prevalence-statistics" target="_blank">Quarterly Telephone Survey</a> suggests that for the years ending 2019 and 2020, the 12-month rolling average of people aged 16 and over who had participated in any National Lottery game within the past four weeks ranged from 31.1% (an estimated 16,427,547 people when applied to UK mid-year population estimates from the Office for National Statistics) to 34.1% (an estimated 17,930,097 people).</p><p>The Gambling Commission does not routinely hold data in respect of how much on average is lost by the highest spending National Lottery players. However, the Gambling Commission regularly monitors a range of player spend data, which includes outlier groups and specific cohorts of players, in line with its statutory duty to ensure the interests of participants in the National Lottery are protected.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 03/02/2022 12:10:22 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris