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1108709

registered interest
date	01/04/2019
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	Advertising: Statistics
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 his Department is taking to tackle the use of potentially misleading statistics in advertising.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	239231
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>Advertising in the UK is regulated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the industry’s independent regulator, which enforces the Advertising Codes through a system of self-regulation and co-regulation with Ofcom. The Codes apply to all media, including broadcast and online. They incorporate all relevant legislation and set standards for accuracy and honesty to which advertisers must adhere, including specific conditions on advertising to children, causing offence and social responsibility.</p><p> </p><p>The ASA is recognised by the government, the courts and trading standards as the ‘established means’ for the enforcement of misleading advertising, and the Codes include rules designed to ensure that advertisers do not mislead consumers. It has a range of sanctions it can take against non-compliant advertisers and, as a last resort, can refer some to Trading Standards.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 08/04/2019 16:37:51 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1519720

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
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	Queen Elizabeth II: Public Statues
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 she has had recent discussions with the Mayor of London on the potential merits of permitting the empty plinth of Trafalgar Square to host a permeant statue of Her late Majesty the Queen.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	59714
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>No specific conversations have happened between the Secretary of State and the Mayor of London on this topic, however the government is grateful for the many suggestions received to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. The Government will carefully consider these suggestions as part of thinking about how we remember Her extraordinary legacy. Following the passing of the Deregulation Act 2015, consent from the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is no longer required to erect statues in London.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 13/10/2022 15:23:48 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1336664

registered interest
date	15/06/2021
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	Events Industry: 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, with reference to the Government's announcement of 14 June 2021 not to move ahead with Step 4 of the Government's roadmap for the easing of covid-19 restrictions from 21 June 2021, whether his Department has made an estimate of the value of business that will be lost by the events sector as a result of continued limits on capacity for that sector.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	16099
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the challenging times currently facing all sectors, and continue to support in line with the prime minister's roadmap to the full reopening of the economy. Events sectors experienced a 50-60% drop in GVA in Spring 2020, relative to 25% in other sectors. The Department has been working closely with stakeholders across the events sector throughout the pandemic to understand both the nature and scale of the impact that this sector has faced.</p><p> </p><p>Since 17 May, events have been able to reopen subject to capacity caps which vary depending on whether the event is indoors or outdoors. The Government has also launched the Events Research Programme which is looking at how best to mitigate transmission risks across a number of event settings.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to helping the events sector reopen fully, and while we know that the loss of some business that may occur as a result of the delay to step 4, public health must remain the top priority. The roadmap sets out a cautious and gradual approach, led by data, not dates.</p><p> </p><p>Throughout the pandemic, businesses have had access to an unprecedented £350 billion package of support including cash grants, government-backed loans, the extended furlough scheme and £5 billion for new Restart Grants.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure that people and businesses have time to plan as the economy reopens in line with the easing of restrictions, schemes such as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will continue until September 2021. Support for businesses through grants and loans, business rates and VAT relief is also still available.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 23/06/2021 08:35:45 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1337782

registered interest
date	17/06/2021
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	Children's Play: Facilities
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 Government's announcement of 14 June 2021 not to move ahead with Step 4 of the Government's roadmap for the easing of covid-19 restrictions from the 21 June 2021, whether his Department has made an estimate of the value of business that will be lost by the indoor play sector as a result of continued limits on capacity for that sector.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	17733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the challenging times facing all sectors currently, and continue to support in line the prime minister's roadmap to the full reopening of the economy. The Department has been working closely with stakeholders across the indoor play sector throughout the pandemic to understand both the nature and scale of the impact that this sector has faced.</p><p> </p><p>Since 17 May, indoor play sectors have been able to reopen, with COVID safety guidance in place. We are committed to helping the Indoor play sector reopen fully, and while we know that the loss of some business that may occur as a result of the delay to step 4, public health must remain the top priority. The roadmap sets out a cautious and gradual approach, led by data, not dates.</p><p> </p><p>Throughout the pandemic, businesses have had access to an unprecedented £350 billion package of support including cash grants, government-backed loans, the extended furlough scheme and £5 billion for new Restart Grants.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure that people and businesses have time to plan as the economy reopens in line with the easing of restrictions, schemes such as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will continue until September 2021. Support for businesses through grants and loans, business rates and VAT relief is also still available.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 25/06/2021 13:39:01 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1416864

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	Derby County Football Club
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 assistance her Department is providing in negotiations between Derby County FC and the English Football League on the future of that club.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	112548
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government continues to engage closely with the English Football League about Derby County Football Club. Ultimately, it is for the EFL, the administrator and the club to resolve issues to ensure the survival of Derby County FC, but the government has urged pragmatism from all parties to find a solution for the benefit of fans and the community that the club serves. The EFL must equally preserve the integrity of the league on behalf of all member clubs, but all parties want to see one of the founding members of the Football League continue this season and beyond under appropriate ownership.</p><p>It is positive that the EFL has granted a 4 week extension to Derby County FC and its administrators to demonstrate proof of funding through to the end of the season. The extension is a vital lifeline for the survival of the club and the opportunity shouldn't be squandered. I am in regular contact with the EFL and administrators about the club's future. Derby County is a proud club with a long history, and this additional time must be utilised to ensure a suitable outcome is reached, with the interests of Derby County's fans in mind.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 03/02/2022 16:41:35 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1416865

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	Football Governance Fan-led Review
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 progress her Department has made on implementing the recommendations from the Fan Led Review of Football Governance.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	112549
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>The Government recognises the need for the long-term financial sustainability of football clubs, particularly those in the lower leagues. That is why we have welcomed the Independent Fan Led Review of Football Governance and have endorsed in principle the primary recommendation of the review, that football requires a strong, independent regulator to secure the future of our national game.</p><p>The Government is working at pace to review the report in full, including detailed consideration of the recommendations made on improving financial stability and the governance of football clubs across the game.</p><p>The Government will continue to engage with stakeholders as we work towards issuing a full response to the report in the Spring.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 31/01/2022 10:19:48 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1467631

registered interest
date	06/06/2022
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	Football: Paris
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 is taking to investigate the treatment of Liverpool fans at the Champions League final in Paris on 28 May 2022.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	13109
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2022 answer text <p>I welcome the fact that, as the Secretary of State and I, and many members of the House of Commons, called for, UEFA have commissioned an independent investigation, and issued an apology to fans who attended the final. I have met with the French Minister for Sport, who has also apologised and has commissioned a review of the delivery of the event.</p><p>Liverpool Football Club are collating fan experiences, via their website, to contribute to the investigations, and I urge fans to send accounts of their experiences to the club. DCMS will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities and Liverpool FC on this.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 16/06/2022 11:01:43 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1504113

registered interest
date	02/09/2022
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	Holiday Accommodation: 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, whether she plans to regulate (a) operation and (b) growth in the number of Airbnb properties in residential areas.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	45675
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/09/2022 answer text <p>The sharing economy has brought many benefits to the tourism sector and wider economy, as well as creating an additional income stream for homeowners. However, we recognise that the increase in short-term letting has also prompted some concerns. These include the impact on the housing market and local communities, and a sense that new entrants in the market are not being held to the same health and safety standards as, for example, hotels and B&amp;Bs.</p><p>The Government committed in the Tourism Recovery Plan published in June last year to consider a possible Short Term Accommodation Registration Scheme in England. As a first step in this process, a Call for Evidence was published on 29 June and runs until 21 September.</p><p>We want to hear from a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities, in order to build a much-needed evidence base on these issues and enable us to develop proportionate policy responses for a future consultation. We ideally want to strike a balance between the benefits of the sharing economy and the concerns of the impacts on some communities, alongside ensuring consistency in quality among the range of different tourism accommodation providers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 20/09/2022 07:44:26 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1201510

registered interest
date	05/06/2020
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	Local Broadcasting: Radio
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 community radio stations have been awarded grants through the Community Radio Fund since its creation.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	55681
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>The Community Radio Fund was set up in 2005 and has an annual budget of £400,000, which is used to help support community radio stations across the UK. It is administered by Ofcom, and applications are assessed by an independent panel.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Information on all grants provided via the Community Radio Fund prior to the financial year 2020-21, including the recipients, the amount of funding awarded to each, and the posts and projects that have been supported, can be found on Ofcom’s <a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/information-for-industry/radio-broadcasters/community-radio-fund" target="_blank">website</a> (from 2018 to date) and the National Archives (<a href="https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140702143309/http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/broadcasting/radio/community-radio-fund/" target="_blank">pre-2014</a> and <a href="https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20180702150358/https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/information-for-industry/radio-broadcasters/community-radio-fund" target="_blank">2014-2018</a>).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>For the financial year 2020-21, given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector, the Community Radio Fund is being used to provide stations with an emergency source of funding to help them to meet urgent liabilities and to keep themselves in business. Given the sensitive commercial nature of this situation, it has been agreed between the Government, Ofcom and the Community Media Association (the representative body for the sector) that the names of the supported stations and the amount that each has received will not be disclosed.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 16/06/2020 15:44:27 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1506770

registered interest
date	20/09/2022
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	Forms: Personal Names
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 he will take steps to help ensure that online registration forms recognise the use of special characters in names, including apostrophes and hyphens.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	51642
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/10/2022 answer text <p>It is for individual businesses to provide services that are functional for their clients. Any personal data they collect via online platforms must be processed in accordance with the data protection principles. They include requirements to make sure that any personal data held is accurate and up to date and to take reasonable steps to rectify any mistakes that are identified without delay.</p><p>In relation to the public sector, the Cabinet Office requires all government departments to make sure central UK Government online services can be used by everyone. This is a requirement of the Service Standard, set and maintained by the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO). The CDDO assesses government services against this standard and the Cabinet Office provides additional guidance on fields which ask for names, stating that they should support all characters, including numbers and symbols.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 03/10/2022 13:15:22 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy