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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
answer
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 more like this
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
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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 more like this
previous answer version
52978
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
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 more like this
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
792662
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-11-20more like thismore than 2017-11-20
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 Olympic Games 2012 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 Olympic legacy funding has been disbursed in respect of the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Warley more like this
tabling member printed
John Spellar more like this
uin 114589 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-28more like thismore than 2017-11-28
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Government’s strategy ‘Sporting Future: A New Strategy for An Active Nation’ and Sport England’s strategy ‘Towards an Active Nation’ highlight the importance of focusing on groups that are particularly unlikely to take part in sport and physical activity, such as women and girls and some Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups. It places a clear emphasis on putting the customer first and there are some innovative programmes to encourage female and BAME participation in sport, such as the This Girl Can Swim campaign.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">But as the Government’s sport strategy makes clear, participation is not just about playing sport, and the &quot;Sports Governance Code&quot;, launched in October 2016, seeks to ensure the very highest standards of governance across all sport bodies that receive public money, including in terms of diversity, and aims to help the sport sector to be more inclusive and welcoming to all. If sports bodies do not adhere to the code and cannot demonstrate full commitment to becoming compliant with its requirements they will not be eligible to receive public funding</del>.</p><p> </p><ins class="ministerial">Through its London 2012 legacy programme, Places People Play, Sport England invested a total of £2,225,541 in 13 grassroots sports projects in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. This included an investment of £1.5m of National Lottery money in the Portway Lifestyle Centre in Sandwell which opened in 2013. Portway Lifestyle Centre is an excellent example of a community wellness hub, and one of the first in the UK to bring social care, health and leisure services together under one roof, combining an NHS family practice with a range of health, social care and sports facilities.</ins> <ins class="ministerial">Birmingham has bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and, should the bid be successful, the Sandwell Aquatics Centre would be upgraded to include an iconic diving venue and community facility. This would provide a legacy for the local community, catering for everyone from beginner swimmers through to elite divers, with the provision of much needed facilities within the Black Country and West Midlands.</ins>
answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford more like this
answering member printed Tracey Crouch more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-28T15:39:53.497Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-28T15:39:53.497Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2017-12-01T15:29:15.56Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-01T15:29:15.56Z
answering member
3950
label Biography information for Tracey Crouch more like this
previous answer version
25393
answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford more like this
answering member printed Tracey Crouch more like this
answering member
3950
label Biography information for Tracey Crouch more like this
tabling member
318
label Biography information for John Spellar more like this
1194269
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
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 Media: Public Health 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 his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of arranging with the Independent Community News Network and the Publish Interest News Foundation for a portion of public health campaign spending to be disbursed across the independent media sector. more like this
tabling member constituency North Cornwall more like this
tabling member printed
Scott Mann more like this
uin 45333 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-19more like thismore than 2020-05-19
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">I met with the Independent Community News Network and the Public Interest News Foundation on 6 May to discuss Government support for the independent news publishing sector in light of the impacts of Covid-19. This meeting included a discussion on the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak on the independent news media sector, the Government's public information awareness campaign, and the ways in which the independent sector may be used to reach underserved audiences. I continue to engage with them via regular biweekly press sector meetings</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">All titles utilised in the public health campaign have been selected by the Government's media planning and buying agency, OmniGOV. As with any media planning approach, titles are selected on their ability to engage with audiences at a national, regional and local level and to ensure value for money, reach and targeting efficacy. The current partnership brings together over 600 national, regional and local titles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to reach 49 million people a month. The vast majority of titles are local papers and additional titles have been selected in order to further reach priority audiences including BAME and older men.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The government recognises the vital role of independent newspapers in supporting communities by ensuring the provision of reliable, high-quality information throughout the current pandemic. Safeguarding the UK’s news media so that they are able to continue to provide this is a key priority for the government and we are in regular dialogue with a range of stakeholders, including publishers, the Independent Community News Network and the Public Interest News Foundation to ensure that our response to the challenges they are facing is as effective and wide reaching as it can be. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The government will continue to consider all possible options in the interests of promoting and sustaining high-quality news journalism. Never have the activities of journalists been more popular and critical; providing quality news to all, including those self-isolating, and binding communities together, a fundamental function of our modern day democracy.</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-19T13:12:59.69Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-19T13:12:59.69Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-05-19T14:18:01.827Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-19T14:18:01.827Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4496
label Biography information for Scott Mann more like this
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-19more like thismore than 2021-02-19
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 Pornography: Internet 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 take steps to ensure that forthcoming legislative proposals on preventing children's exposure to pornographic content online apply equally to all pornographic websites accessible by children. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 155215 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">In negotiations with the EU, the UK proposed expanding a list of activities for Short Term Business Visitors to cover musicians, artists and their accompanying staff. This would have enabled musicians, artists and support staff to tour and perform in the EU without needing work-permits. I deeply regret that the EU rejected our proposals.There is scope to return to this issue in the future should the EU change its mind.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">UK performers and artists are of course still able to tour and perform in the EU, and vice versa. However, they will be required to check domestic immigration rules for each Member State in which they intend to tour. This is because, while some Member States may allow paid performances without a visa or work permit, others will require musicians, artists and other creative professionals to obtain a visa or work permit, in the same way that they are required for other international artists.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">The Government is looking at how we can work with our partners in EU Member States to find ways to make life easier for the creative industries touring in the EU.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">We understand the concerns of the sector regarding the new arrangements and we are committed to supporting them as they get to grips with the changes to systems and processes. The DCMS-led working group on creative and cultural touring, which involves sector representatives and other key government departments, is looking at the issues and options to help the sectors resume touring with ease as soon as it is safe to do so.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">Protecting children is at the heart of our online harms agenda, and wider government priorities. Under our proposals, social media, websites, apps and other services which host user-generated content or facilitate online user interaction (including video and image sharing, commenting and live streaming) will be subject to a duty of care, giving them new responsibilities towards their users. The online harms regime will capture both the most visited pornography sites and pornography on social media, therefore covering the vast majority of sites where children are most likely to be exposed to pornography.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">We expect companies to use age assurance or age verification technologies to prevent children from accessing services which pose the highest risk of harm to children, such as online pornography. We are working closely with stakeholders across industry to establish the right conditions for the market to deliver age assurance and age verification technical solutions ahead of the legislative requirements coming into force.</ins></p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-01T17:32:09.587Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-01T17:32:09.587Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-04-06T10:03:18.247Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-06T10:03:18.247Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-05more like thismore than 2019-09-05
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 Anniversaries: Northern Ireland 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 plans she has to support events in Great Britain to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland in 2021. more like this
tabling member constituency Lagan Valley more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Jeffrey M. Donaldson more like this
uin 287496 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Northern Ireland Office has lead responsibility within Government for exploring options to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland in 2021. My Department will work alongside the NIO, where appropriate, to support that work.</ins></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent more like this
answering member printed Helen Whately more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-08T16:33:09.71Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T16:33:09.71Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-10-09T09:02:17.297Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-09T09:02:17.297Z
answering member
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label Biography information for Helen Whately more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Loughborough more like this
answering member printed Nicky Morgan more like this
answering member 4027
tabling member
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label Biography information for Sir Jeffrey M Donaldson more like this
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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-21more like thismore than 2020-07-21
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 Arts: Coronavirus 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 make extended financial support available for freelancers in the arts sector when the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme end to respond to venues not being (a) permitted to open as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased and (b) able to offer contracts of employment to freelancers in that sector. more like this
tabling member constituency Liverpool, West Derby more like this
tabling member printed
Ian Byrne more like this
uin 77843 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-07more like thismore than 2020-09-07
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">On 5 July, the Government announced a major £1.57 billion support package for key cultural organisations to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. Guidance has been published by Arts Council England, the British Film Institute, Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund for applicants to the Culture Recovery Grants application rounds, and by Arts Council England for applicants to the Repayable Finance Scheme. Further details on eligibility and application processes are available in the published guidance.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">This funding will provide targeted support to organisations across a range of sectors, with one of our core objectives being to support the cultural organisations that are crucial to places across the whole country. We will ensure that funding is distributed fairly, and that smaller organisations and cultural venues that are at the centre of their communities are protected.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">We also recognise the crucial role that individuals play in making our arts and creative industries world-leading. As a result of these grants and loans, organisations will be more able to resume cultural activity, albeit in a socially distanced way, which will increase employment opportunities for freelancers.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">&quot;DCMS recognise that these are extremely challenging times for freelancers, and understand the crucial role they play in making our arts and creative industries world-leading. We are working hard to ensure that we help to provide financial support to freelancers during this period.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">On 5 July, DCMS announced a major £1.57 billion support package for key cultural organisations to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. This funding will provide targeted support to organisations across a range of sectors, including performing arts and theatres, museums and galleries, heritage sites, live music venues and independent cinema.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">As a result of these grants and loans, organisations will be more able to resume cultural activity, albeit in a socially distanced way, which will increase employment opportunities for freelancers. Each organisation that receives money will know what best they can do to support their workforce, including their freelance workforce. </ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has also been extended with applications opening in August for a second and final grant. The grant will operate in the same way as the existing scheme with self-employed workers eligible for a single payment covering three months, at a level of 70% of average monthly earnings up to a maximum of £6,570 (i.e. down from 80% and a maximum of £7,500).</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">Alongside this funding, ACE have announced £95m of additional support for individuals, which can include freelancers. This involves things such as an additional £75m in project grants. These will be focused on applications that maximise employment opportunities and those from under-represented groups and freelancers are eligible to apply to this directly. National Portfolio Organisations can also apply to create new work with bids that create employment opportunities prioritised. A further round of the ACE programme ‘Discover Your Creative Practice’ will also open in the autumn, which will make approximately £18m available for individuals looking to develop new creative skills that will help them to further develop their career. ACE will also be adding £2m into relevant benevolent funds to support those less well supported by the programmes outlined above, including stage managers and technicians</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-07T13:44:21.993Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-07T13:44:21.993Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-09-08T15:50:10.22Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-08T15:50:10.22Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
previous answer version
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answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4831
label Biography information for Ian Byrne 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
answer
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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 more like this
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
69
label Biography information for Sir Oliver Heald more like this
997136
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-29more like thismore than 2018-10-29
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 BBC: Contracts 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 hold discussions with the National Audit Office on the potential merits on that Office undertaking a review of commissioning contracts within the BBC that are of a value of less than £1million. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 184894 more like this
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-01more like thismore than 2018-11-01
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Electronic Communications Code (ECC) was recently reformed as part of the Digital Economy Act 2017. These reforms were intended to reduce the cost of providing communications infrastructure and make it easier for operators to deploy such infrastructure. The new Code came into force on 28 December 2017.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The Regulatory Impact Assessment published by Government estimated that the ECC reforms could lead to a reduction in average market rents (as compared to rates agreed before reforms to the ECC). However, the eventual impact is difficult to predict during this period of transition in which operators and site providers adapt to the new legislation.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">During this period, where the market is adjusting and settling, good working relationships between site providers and code operators are critical, and we encourage all parties to continue their efforts to reach mutually acceptable agreements. A joint statement released in August reaffirmed the commitment made by DCMS, industry, CLA and RICS to work collaboratively to implement the ECC.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">My Department will continue to work with stakeholders, including representatives from industry, landowners, representative bodies and Ofcom, to inform the implementation of the new Code. We will monitor developments carefully and, as outlined in the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, (<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/732496/Future_Telecoms_Infrastructure_Review.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/732496/Future_Telecoms_Infrastructure_Review.pdf</a>) will consider a formal review of the impact of the ECC reforms.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Comptroller and Auditor General is the BBC's independent auditor with powers to conduct value for money studies related to the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the BBC. Decisions in relation to reviewing BBC activity are therefore a matter for the National Audit Office, not government. </ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
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less than 2018-11-01T18:03:18.777Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-01T18:03:18.777Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-11-05T11:54:25.243Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-05T11:54:25.243Z
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label Biography information for Margot James more like this
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answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
answering member
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label Biography information for Margot James more like this
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label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this