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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-01-21more like thismore than 2019-01-21
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Broadband: Scotland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what progress has he made on the Local Full Fibre Networks Programme in rural locations throughout Scotland. more like this
tabling member constituency Angus more like this
tabling member printed
Kirstene Hair more like this
uin 210715 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-01-29more like thismore than 2019-01-29
answer text <p>The Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) Programme has the following Scottish projects and potential projects:</p><p> </p><p><strong>LFFN Wave 2 Challenge Fund</strong></p><p>Highland Council are planning to use the SWAN Framework to implement a gigabit fibre network to 152 public buildings in Inverness, Fort William, Thurso and Wick - awarded £4.3m BDUK Funding. This project is in preparation stage for the 'Ready to Procure' Assurance Gate.</p><p> </p><p><strong>LFFN Wave 3 Challenge Fund</strong></p><p>Shetland Council have successfully passed the LFFN Investment Panel stage and are working on the final Business case to go through Assurance Gate A and if approved will be issued with a letter of offer for £2m BDUK Funding</p><p>Tay Cities combined authority are in the dialogue stage regarding a potential LFFN project in their area.</p><p>Renfrewshire Council are at the pre-dialogue stage regarding a potential LFFN project in their area</p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong>Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme </strong></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">To the end of September 2018 across Scotland, there have been 87 gigabit vouchers connected (value £243,953). A report up to the end of December 2018 will be released early in February</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-01-29T18:04:37.777Zmore like thismore than 2019-01-29T18:04:37.777Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-01-30T08:51:58.383Zmore like thismore than 2019-01-30T08:51:58.383Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
98327
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4675
label Biography information for Kirstene Hair more like this
1057042
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-02-08more like thismore than 2019-02-08
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Artificial Intelligence more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department has taken to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence complies with equalities legislation. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 218822 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-02-13more like thismore than 2019-02-13
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">While we have seen some success with voluntary measures to improve online safety, Government has been clear that tech companies need to take more consistent and effective action to tackle online harms.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">A joint DCMS-Home Office White Paper will be published shortly, setting out clear responsibilities for tech companies to keep their users safe online</del>.</p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Government recently set up the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation to provide independent, expert advice on the measures needed to enable and ensure safe, ethical and innovative uses of AI and data-driven technologies.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The first two projects the Centre will study include: the use of data in shaping people's online experiences; and the potential for bias in decisions made using algorithms. This work will play an important role in promoting and ensuring fairness and the ethical use of data to deliver maximum benefits for society. An interim update on these projects is expected in summer 2019.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">Further, it is essential that AI developed in the UK reflects the needs and make-up of society as a whole and that industry and the public sector are able to access the greatest supply of talent in terms of numbers. Increasing diversity in the AI workforce is vital to ensure that everyone with the potential to participate has the opportunity to do so. The government’s Office for AI will work with the AI Council to promote diversity in the AI workforce.</ins></p>
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-02-13T16:53:29.233Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-13T16:53:29.233Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-02-18T10:41:09.183Zmore like thismore than 2019-02-18T10:41:09.183Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
101754
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens more like this
1092593
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-21more like thismore than 2019-03-21
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Social Media: Young People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of social media on young people’s mental health; and what plans his Department has to ensure that social media companies protect vulnerable young people. more like this
tabling member constituency Dulwich and West Norwood more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Hayes more like this
uin 235350 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-26more like thismore than 2019-03-26
answer text <p>On 7th February, the UK Chief Medical Officers published their independent systematic map of evidence on screen and social media use in children and young people, and recommended next steps and advice for parents and carers. You can view the report here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/777026/UK_CMO_commentary_on_screentime_and_social_media_map_of_reviews.pdf</p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The DCMS and Home Office Online Harms White Paper, due to be published shortly, will contain a range of legislative and non-legislative measures, setting out definitive plans to tackle a wide range of harms that users, including children and young people, face online.</ins></p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-03-26T10:51:11.533Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-26T10:51:11.533Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-03-26T15:19:37.66Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-26T15:19:37.66Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
109967
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4510
label Biography information for Helen Hayes more like this
810592
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-21more like thismore than 2017-12-21
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Radio Frequencies more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many fixed links are operating in the spectrum between 1350 MHz and 1400 MHz. more like this
tabling member constituency Edinburgh West more like this
tabling member printed
Christine Jardine more like this
uin 120937 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-17more like thismore than 2018-01-17
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Given current use in the 1350 – 1375 MHz band it is not considered feasible to allow sharing in this band for Programme Making and Special Events. The band 1375 – 1400 MHz is used by the Ministry of Defence.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">Ofcom have reported that within the band 1350 – 1375 MHz there are currently 817 links. The band 1375 – 1400 MHz is used by the Ministry of Defence.</ins></p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-17T16:42:50.443Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-17T16:42:50.443Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-01-18T10:12:34.38Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-18T10:12:34.38Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
34887
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4634
label Biography information for Christine Jardine more like this
833081
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-29more like thismore than 2018-01-29
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Broadband: Universal Service Obligation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the 10Mbps minimum speed for broadband under the universal service obligation will be the minimum speed consumers receive in their homes at peak times; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Hertfordshire more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Oliver Heald more like this
uin 125397 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-01more like thismore than 2018-02-01
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Department is currently undertaking evaluation of the Superfast Broadband Programme’s role in improving broadband connectivity and reaching areas that would otherwise not have been reached through commercial plans. The evaluation is focusing on the economic and social impacts of the programme, including the impact of the superfast programme on business performance and growth, employment, on quality of life and the reduction in benefits claimants in areas that would have lost out to higher connectivity areas, if it were not for the programme.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The Department released The UK Broadband Impact Study in 2013 which made an assessment of the impacts of faster broadband including the economic impacts. The study can be accessed on the Department's website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-broadband-impact-study--2). The Department will be producing results from the current evaluation in 2018.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">There is a difference between what we define as the download speed, or sync speed, and the actual speed end users experience. The sync speed is the maximum speed that is achievable on the connection between the network and the premises. In reality, the actual speed that is provided to an end user is typically lower than the sync speed and this will vary depending on the number of other people using the network at that point in time. The specification that we consulted on was for a sync speed of at least 10Mbps. Ofcom says that a 10Mbps sync speed meets the needs of a typical household.</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-01T12:36:04.68Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-01T12:36:04.68Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-02-06T11:40:42.113Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-06T11:40:42.113Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
38707
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
69
label Biography information for Sir Oliver Heald more like this
834385
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-31more like thismore than 2018-01-31
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Performing Arts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the contribution of creative industry freelancers to the UK economy. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff West more like this
tabling member printed
Kevin Brennan more like this
uin 126004 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-07more like thismore than 2018-02-07
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">We are talking to our EU counterparts as part of ongoing EU exit negotiations with a view to achieving the deep and special relationship the UK wishes to have with the EU post-exit. We are confident that this is in the interests of both sides. We will work hard to secure the best deal for the UK on exit and ensure that our new relationship with the EU works for business.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">We are also preparing for a range of possible outcomes for the audio-visual sector from the UK's negotiations with the EU.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">Freelancers form a vital part of the UK workforce, particularly for the creative industries. The Secretary of State and his ministers have regular discussions with members of the Cabinet on a wide range of issues that impact on the creative industries and its workforce.</ins></p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-07T18:09:16.177Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-07T18:09:16.177Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-02-08T10:28:57.693Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-08T10:28:57.693Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
40194
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
1400
label Biography information for Kevin Brennan more like this
837370
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-05more like thismore than 2018-02-05
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Nuisance Calls more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what his Department's policy is on a ban on phone companies charging a fee for services to protect against nuisance calls. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North West more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Sobel more like this
uin 126489 more like this
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-08more like thismore than 2018-02-08
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Government and local bodies together are investing £1.7 billion of public money to support vital improvements in broadband services across the UK. Superfast broadband coverage reached 95% of premises in December 2017 – up from 45% in 2010. Many of the premises reached had exchange only lines.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">For any premises not covered by superfast broadband, as confirmed in our announcement in December 2017, we are pushing ahead with our plans for a Universal Service Obligation (USO) so that by 2020 everyone across the UK will have a clear, enforceable right to request 10 Megabit per second broadband.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">Within London the Government expects superfast broadband coverage to be provided by the private sector and is encouraging providers to tackle remaining issues including exchange only lines.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Consumers can register their landline and mobile telephone numbers with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS), which helps prevent them receiving unsolicited nuisance marketing calls. The TPS is a free service and consumers can register at the following address: http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/number_type.html.</ins><br /></p><p><ins class="ministerial">In addition, phone companies provide consumers with a range of services to protect them against nuisance calls. It is for phone companies to decide whether to offer these services for free or for a charge. The Government welcomes services being provided free, or at low cost, for the benefit of consumers.</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-08T17:49:33.85Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-08T17:49:33.85Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-03-20T17:32:14.04Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-20T17:32:14.04Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
40508
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4658
label Biography information for Alex Sobel more like this
851515
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Broadband: Thornbury and Yate more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how much the Government has invested in the roll-out of superfast broadband in the Thornbury and Yate constituency. more like this
tabling member constituency Thornbury and Yate more like this
tabling member printed
Luke Hall more like this
uin 130278 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-09more like thismore than 2018-03-09
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">According to Thinkbroadband 93% of premises in the South West have access to superfast broadband speeds. This is up from 42% in 2010 (<a href="http://labs.thinkbroadband.com/local/south-west" target="_blank">http://labs.thinkbroadband.com/local/south-west</a>). 17,014 premises have been given superfast coverage so far as a result of this funding. Gainshare funding for the region as a result of take-up which is higher than originally expected is likely to be at least £65 million. This will be available to support further investment.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> The Department does not measure funding at constituency level. A total of £3.37 million has been invested by the Department to support broadband coverage in South Gloucestershire. Currently, 8,325 premises have been given superfast coverage so far as a result of this funding. 92% of premises in the Thornbury and Yate constituency now have access to superfast broadband - up from 61% in 2012.</ins></p>
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-09T14:40:20.367Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-09T14:40:20.367Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-03-09T14:57:27.343Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-09T14:57:27.343Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
46226
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
4450
label Biography information for Luke Hall more like this
873579
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-03-28more like thismore than 2018-03-28
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading S4C more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when the Government plans to publish the report relating to the funding of Welsh language channel S4C. more like this
tabling member constituency Clwyd South more like this
tabling member printed
Susan Elan Jones more like this
uin 134693 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-20more like thismore than 2018-04-20
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">DCMS ministers and officials regularly meet with a range of stakeholders, including the Press Recognition Panel, to discuss a range of issues.</del></p><p> </p><ins class="ministerial">We published the S4C independent review, 'Building an S4C for the future' on 29 March, alongside the government's response. </ins><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-20T11:57:52.187Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-20T11:57:52.187Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-04-23T09:51:13.457Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-23T09:51:13.457Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
3956
label Biography information for Susan Elan Jones more like this
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-13more like thismore than 2018-04-13
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport remove filter
hansard heading Broadband: Fees and Charges more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will ensure that the forthcoming Consumer Green Paper sets out provisions to ensure that broadband exit fees are charged at a rate that is fair to consumers. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Farrelly more like this
uin 135486 more like this
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-18more like thismore than 2018-04-18
answer text <p>The Consumer Green Paper was published on 11 April. It seeks views on how to ensure that modern consumer markets work for all, both now and in the future, including in the telecoms sector. Government will consider the responses to the Consumer Green Paper and, working with independent regulators including Ofcom, will publish a response detailing how they plan to further protect customers.</p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">Currently, the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 protect broadband consumers when they enter into contracts with a provider. Ofcom has the power to investigate communicate providers' compliance.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Currently, contracts entered into on or after 1 October 2015 are covered by the unfair terms in consumer contracts protections in the Consumer Rights Act 2015. There are also protections under Ofcom rules (GC9.3) to ensure that conditions or procedures for contract termination do not act as a disincentive against changing provider. Additionally, Ofcom has the power to investigate communication providers' compliance and have an open enforcement programme on early termination charges: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/latest/bulletins/competition-bulletins/open-cases/cw_01199.</ins></p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-18T15:27:54.66Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-18T15:27:54.66Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-04-23T15:12:27.843Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-23T15:12:27.843Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James remove filter
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
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label Biography information for Paul Farrelly more like this