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1386887

registered interest
date	10/12/2021
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	Disinformation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, on what date was the most recent meeting of the Government’s counter disinformation forum.
tabling member constituency	Ilford North
tabling member printed	Wes Streeting
uin	90923
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The Counter Disinformation Policy Forum was a six-month pilot programme that concluded on 10 June 2021. It brought together social media companies, academics, fact-checkers and researchers in response to concerns about the serious risk of harm posed by COVID-19 and anti-vaccination mis/disinformation.</p><p>Although the Policy Forum has concluded, DCMS regularly meets with major social media platforms bilaterally and at an Industry Group. This helps further our collective understanding of the issues and the steps being taken to address misinformation and disinformation in order to ensure this issue is tackled effectively. DCMS also continues to engage with relevant cross-sector expertise from across academia and civil society.</p><p>In addition the DCMS-led Counter Disinformation Unit monitors for false and misleading narratives shared on social media. Where dangerous and incorrect claims about the virus are identified these are flagged to the relevant platforms.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 90924 question first answered 16/12/2021 08:39:26 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4504 label Biography information for Wes Streeting

1386888

registered interest
date	10/12/2021
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	Vaccination: Disinformation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, on what date was the most recent meeting of the Government’s counter disinformation forum in which anti-vaccine disinformation was discussed.
tabling member constituency	Ilford North
tabling member printed	Wes Streeting
uin	90924
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The Counter Disinformation Policy Forum was a six-month pilot programme that concluded on 10 June 2021. It brought together social media companies, academics, fact-checkers and researchers in response to concerns about the serious risk of harm posed by COVID-19 and anti-vaccination mis/disinformation.</p><p>Although the Policy Forum has concluded, DCMS regularly meets with major social media platforms bilaterally and at an Industry Group. This helps further our collective understanding of the issues and the steps being taken to address misinformation and disinformation in order to ensure this issue is tackled effectively. DCMS also continues to engage with relevant cross-sector expertise from across academia and civil society.</p><p>In addition the DCMS-led Counter Disinformation Unit monitors for false and misleading narratives shared on social media. Where dangerous and incorrect claims about the virus are identified these are flagged to the relevant platforms.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 90923 question first answered 16/12/2021 08:39:26 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4504 label Biography information for Wes Streeting

1386890

registered interest
date	10/12/2021
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	Vaccination: Disinformation
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 posts have been reported to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for anti-vaccine disinformation by the Government’s rapid response unit.
tabling member constituency	Ilford North
tabling member printed	Wes Streeting
uin	90926
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The Government takes the issue of disinformation very seriously. Since March 2020 the DCMS-led cross-Government Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU) has worked to provide a comprehensive picture of the extent, scope and the reach of disinformation and misinformation linked to COVID-19.</p><p>The Unit’s primary function is to provide a comprehensive picture of the extent, scope and impact of disinformation and misinformation regarding Covid-19 and to work with partners to ensure appropriate action is taken. Where dangerous and incorrect claims about the virus are identified these are flagged to the relevant platforms, whose responsibility it is to take action in accordance with their terms and conditions. As an operational matter it is not appropriate for the government to give a running commentary on the amount of disinformation identified.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp question first answered 16/12/2021 08:41:44 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4504 label Biography information for Wes Streeting

1387010

registered interest
date	10/12/2021
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	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Official Hospitality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether any social events took place between three or more people within her Departmental buildings between (a) 5 November 2020 and 1 December 2020 and (b) 16 December 2020 and 22 February 2021.
tabling member constituency	Vauxhall
tabling member printed	Florence Eshalomi
uin	90969
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>This information is not collected. At the time, staff were expected to work from home and undertake meetings remotely, wherever possible.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 16/12/2021 13:31:19 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4870 label Biography information for Florence Eshalomi

1386592

registered interest
date	09/12/2021
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	Sanitary Products: VAT
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether organisations that have received funding from the Tampon Tax Fund will continue to receive Government funding after the end of the fund.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	90511
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2021 answer text <p>The Chancellor announced on 1st January 2021 that the ‘Tampon Tax’ would end. This was due to exiting the EU and the UK no longer being bound by the EU VAT Directive to charge 5% tax on all sanitary products. The final competition round for funding took place in 2021 with all successful applicants announced on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/14-charities-to-receive-tampon-tax-funding" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> on Tuesday 16th November.</p><p>As is set out in organisations’ grant agreements (and originally within guidance to applicants) funding is delivered for projects over a set period of time, and projects are designed on this basis. Applicants were asked to outline the long-term sustainability of project activities, demonstrating that the impact of the project will last beyond Tampon Tax funding. Furthermore, applicants were asked to explain how they would use up to 10% of their grant funding to improve the sustainability of their organisations.The 26 live Tampon Tax Fund grants will end by 31st March 2023.</p><p>As VAT on sanitary products ceased on the 1st January 2021, there will be no further funds to distribute.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 14/12/2021 09:32:37 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1386687

registered interest
date	09/12/2021
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	Music: 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 assessment she has made of the passage of aerosol particles when singing; and for what reason are singers exempt from the requirement to wear face coverings introduced on 30 November 2021.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	90446
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/12/2021 answer text <p>Some activities can increase the risk of transmitting COVID-19, including singing. This has been demonstrated through studies including the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/905062/S0628_NERVTAG_Assessment_of_transmission_of_COVID-19_through_musical_events.pdf" target="_blank">NERVTAG</a> and <a href="https://chemrxiv.org/articles/preprint/Comparing_the_Respirable_Aerosol_Concentrations_and_Particle_Size_Distributions_Generated_by_Singing_Speaking_and_Breathing/12789221" target="_blank">PERFORM studies</a>.</p><p>However, in some circumstances, people cannot do their work activity effectively while wearing a face covering. The DCMS ‘<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/events-and-attractions#amateur" target="_blank">Working safely during coronavirus: Events and attractions</a>’ (updated on 22nd December) explains that professional performers (and amateur performers who are part of professional activities) are not required to wear a face covering while they are performing or rehearsing, but should be encouraged to do so if possible.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 24/12/2021 14:25:30 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1386819

registered interest
date	09/12/2021
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	Telecommunications Cables: Seas and Oceans
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take to protect international underwater telecommunication cables; and what would be the consequences of a failure to do so.
tabling member printed	Lord Richards of Herstmonceux
uin	HL4846
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2021 answer text <p>Sub-sea cables are a critical part of the UK’s telecommunications infrastructure connecting the UK to the rest of the world. Working with operators, DCMS ensures their security and resilience. We support industry efforts to enhance the cable networks’ resilience to loss or damage and provide advice and guidance to mitigate the risks posed by physical and cyber threats.</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 20/12/2021 17:34:55 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
tabling member	4317 label Biography information for Lord Richards of Herstmonceux

1386282

registered interest
date	08/12/2021
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	Broadband: Infrastructure
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 publish a timeframe for the implementation of the £5.5 billion investment in broadband infrastructure services announced in 2020.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	89632
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2021 answer text <p>The Government has committed £5 billion to support the delivery of Project Gigabit. Our objectives are for gigabit-capable broadband to be available to at least 85% of premises by 2025 and for coverage to reach almost all premises as soon as possible thereafter. We are on track to meet these objectives and gigabit coverage is now at 63%, up from 9% in 2019. We will continue to publish regular updates on the Project Gigabit delivery plan.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 13/12/2021 16:11:23 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

1386283

registered interest
date	08/12/2021
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	Broadband: Infrastructure
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 the press release of 3 December 2021 entitled Building Digital UK to become executive agency of DCMS, what assessment she has made of how that reform will improve the delivery of investment in broadband infrastructure.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	89633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2021 answer text <p>Building Digital UK (BDUK) has historically delivered spending commitments as a directorate within the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.</p><p>However, the government’s agenda for broadband infrastructure has scaled up dramatically, to include the ambitious £5bn Project Gigabit investment. Establishing BDUK as an Executive Agency will drive further effective delivery through:</p><ol><li><p>Governance and accountability: As an Executive Agency, the BDUK Board will be formalised and chaired by a Non Executive and comprise a Non Executive majority. This will ensure BDUK receives expert independent challenge and advice. Accountability will remain within the central department; DCMS will robustly challenge and hold BDUK to account.</p></li></ol><ol start="2"><li><p>Operational autonomy: BDUK will have pre-defined operational autonomy to focus on the capabilities and processes essential to the delivery of its commitments, whilst DCMS will provide an appropriate level of oversight and second line assurance.</p></li></ol><p>Furthermore, this transition will enable BDUK to expand its operations to create new jobs, boost economic growth and level up communities that are most in need.</p><p>The intention is for BDUK to be established as an Executive Agency in April 2022, at the start of the new financial year, ahead of a significant ramp up in programme delivery planned in 2022/23. Following the launch of the Executive Agency in April 2022, BDUK and DCMS will follow a ‘glide path’ or transitioning period through the first half of 2022/23 to embed ‘end state’ ways of working.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 15/12/2021 09:01:11 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

1386294

registered interest
date	08/12/2021
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: 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 make it her policy to undertake regular reviews of the gambling sector to ensure that policy, regulation, stakes and prizes are kept up to date.
tabling member constituency	Northampton South
tabling member printed	Andrew Lewer
uin	89655
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2021 answer text <p>As part of its broad scope, our Gambling Act Review call for evidence included questions on the rules governing land based gambling and the need to ensure an equitable approach to the regulation of the online and the land based industries.</p><p>We are carefully considering all the evidence submitted and a white paper setting out our next steps and proposals for reform will be published in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 89656 89657 question first answered 13/12/2021 16:13:34 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
tabling member	4659 label Biography information for Andrew Lewer