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1701321

registered interest
date	16/04/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Public Telephones: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) BT and (b) Ofcom on the adequacy of provision of public phone boxes in rural areas.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	21875
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2024 answer text <p>Ofcom, the UK’s independent telecommunications regulator, is responsible for the regulation of public call boxes (PCBs). Under the telephony universal service obligation (USO), providers such as BT, are required to provide telephony services throughout the UK, including PCBs. BT is required to ensure the adequate provision, repair and maintenance of PCBs. Ofcom’s rules and regulations regarding PCBs can be found on Ofcom’s website.</p><p> </p><p>As Ofcom is responsible for monitoring this requirement of telecoms companies, DSIT has not had recent discussions on this matter.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 24/04/2024 09:10:48 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1698935

registered interest
date	26/03/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	UK Research and Innovation: Colonialism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many UK Research and Innovation projects have (a) titles and (b) subjects containing (i) decolonisation, (ii) colonialism, (iii) colonial and (iv) decolonising since 2019.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	20509
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2024 answer text <p>These terms are used across a range of research areas and have different meanings, from the humanities and societal sciences, to biological sciences and microbial research.</p><p> </p><p>The following data is sourced from Gateway to Research (<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgtr.ukri.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckaren.roaf%40dsit.gov.uk%7Cc462736e70464a36cee008dc5ebc88af%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638489411048681319%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Iwu4lniJtPlz62WXsZLJxLoH7Hfxes25ownB52ecThc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://gtr.ukri.org/</a>), which supplies information about research and innovation projects and organisations funded by UKRI.</p><p> </p><p>Of approximately 37,000 active projects initiated from 2019 onwards: 77 had titles referring to ‘Decolonisation/Decolonising’, 12 had titles referring to ‘Colonialism’ and 61 had titles mentioning the word ‘Colonial’.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 18/04/2024 10:42:12 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1696470

registered interest
date	15/03/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Research: East Midlands
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding her Department has provided to research projects based in (a) Lincolnshire and (b) the East Midlands in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	18838
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2024 answer text <p>In the 12 months to start of January 2024, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded:</p><ul><li>£4.7m to organisations performing research projects in Lincolnshire.</li><li>£146m to organisations performing research projects in the East Midlands.</li></ul><p>These figures include a range of investments made via UKRI’s Research Councils and Innovate UK, but the figure excludes formula-based block grants deployed through universities which will also have gone to research projects in this region.</p> answering member constituency Arundel and South Downs answering member printed Andrew Griffith question first answered 25/03/2024 17:21:15 answering member 4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1695311

registered interest
date	12/03/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	4G and 5G: Lincolnshire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help improve (a) 4G and (b) 5G coverage in (i) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (ii) Lincolnshire.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	18043
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2024 answer text <p>This Government is taking steps to improve both 4G and 5G coverage across the country.</p><p> </p><p>Across the East Midlands, our £1bn agreement with the industry to deliver the Shared Rural Network (SRN) will see 4G coverage from all four Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) rise to 94%, up from 90% when the programme began in 2020.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the SRN programme, the MNOs independently invest around £2 billion annually across the UK in enhancing and improving their networks.</p><p> </p><p>According to Ofcom’s Connected Nations report, basic, non-standalone, 5G is available outside 93% of premises in the South Holland and the Deepings constituency from at least one MNO. The Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, published in April 2023, set out the Government’s vision for wireless connectivity and announced a new ambition for nationwide coverage of higher quality standalone 5G in all populated areas by 2030. The strategy includes a series of measures to help the private sector invest in 5G networks by supporting competition, driving down deployment costs and driving the take-up of innovative, 5G-enabled tech by the business and the public sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Department provides extensive guidance for local authorities and operators to help facilitate broadband and mobile deployment through the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-connectivity-portal" target="_blank">Digital Connectivity Portal</a>. We have also taken steps to make it easier and cheaper for operators to deploy 4G and 5G. This includes reforming the planning system in England. Alongside this, measures within the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, will support the deployment of wireless infrastructure, including 4G and 5G.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 20/03/2024 11:36:08 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1694925

registered interest
date	11/03/2024
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Broadband: South Holland and the Deepings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an estimate of the proportion of households that have access to broadband in South Holland and the Deepings constituency.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	17771
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2024 answer text <p>According to Ofcom’s December 2023 Connected Nations report, over 93% of premises in South Holland and The Deepings have access to a superfast connection, with 66% having access to a gigabit-capable connection. Only 2% of premises are unable to access a decent broadband connection and may be able to get an improved connection through the broadband USO.</p><p> </p><p>The broadband USO gives individuals the right to request a decent broadband connection under the condition that their current connection falls below 10Mbps download and 1Mbps upload; the cost of accessing a decent broadband connection is higher than £54 per month; and they are not due to be connected by an existing government scheme within the next 12 months.</p><p> </p><p>Consumers whose connections would cost more than the reasonable cost threshold of £3,400 can choose to pay the excess cost (with crowdfunding options available).</p><p> </p><p>The Government is rolling out Project Gigabit, a £5 billion mission to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to 99% of UK premises. This constituency is included in the procurement for Lincolnshire and East Riding, with a contract award expected in summer.</p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 19/03/2024 11:30:37 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1670265

registered interest
date	15/11/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Internet: Abuse and Harassment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to reduce online (a) harassment and abuse on social media and (b) other online harms for teenagers and young people.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	2064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2023 answer text <p>Under the Online Safety Act, services likely to be accessed by children must protect children from legal content that presents a risk of harm. This includes cyberbullying and online abuse and harassment, which has been designated as ‘priority content that is harmful to children’. Companies must assess the risk to children from this kind of content and implement proportionate and age-appropriate protections.</p><p> </p><p>All in-scope companies must tackle illegal content, including illegal abuse and harassment. Adult users of services designated as Category 1 will have greater control over the content they are exposed to.</p> answering member constituency Meriden answering member printed Saqib Bhatti question first answered 24/11/2023 12:23:25 answering member 4818 label Biography information for Saqib Bhatti
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1667478

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Social Media: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the impact of social media usage on the mental health of people under the age of 18.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	28
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>My officials meet regularly with officials from the Department for Health and Social Care to discuss online safety and children’s mental health.</p> answering member constituency Meriden answering member printed Saqib Bhatti question first answered 15/11/2023 17:32:41 answering member 4818 label Biography information for Saqib Bhatti
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1666152

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	5G: Rural Areas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to reduce 5G (a) not spots and (b) partial not spots in rural areas.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	203437
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2023 answer text <p>5G was first launched in 2019, and while most 5G sites are focused around busy urban areas, we’re now seeing coverage extending into smaller towns. Basic, non-standalone, 5G is now available outside 85% of UK premises.</p><p>The Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, published earlier this year, announced the Government’s vision for wireless connectivity and shared a new ambition for nationwide coverage of higher quality, standalone 5G in all populated areas by 2030. We are providing a long-term ambition to help the private sector invest in 5G networks by supporting competition, driving down deployment costs and driving the take-up of innovative, 5G-enabled tech by the business and public sectors.</p><p>The Department provides extensive guidance for local authorities and operators to help facilitate broadband and mobile deployment through the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/digital-connectivity-portal" target="_blank">Digital Connectivity Portal</a>. We have also taken steps to make it easier and cheaper for operators to deploy 5G. This includes reforming the planning system in England. Alongside this, measures within the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, will support upgrades of sites to 5G.</p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Sir John Whittingdale question first answered 25/10/2023 13:04:07 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1665359

registered interest
date	17/10/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Social Media: Mental Health
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the impact of social media usage on the mental health of people under the age of 18.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	202881
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 26/10/2023 11:07:01 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1665024

registered interest
date	16/10/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Ofcom: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many people have been hired by Ofcom in roles relating to equality, diversity and inclusion since 2020.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	202718
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2023 answer text <p>Ofcom is an independent regulator with responsibility for its own recruitment. Since 2020 it has recruited three people in roles relating to equality, diversity and inclusion: one Associate D&amp;I advisor, one Senior Associate D&amp;I Programme Manager and one Head of Culture, Diversity and Wellbeing. These staff are focused on internal, corporate matters, and do not relate to any of Ofcom’s relevant regulatory duties, for example, to ensure diversity and inclusion in broadcasting.</p><p> </p><p>Ofcom’s diversity and inclusion strategy for 2021-26, as well as annual progress updates, can be found on their website.</p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Sir John Whittingdale question first answered 24/10/2023 13:44:38 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes