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810402

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	date	21/12/2017
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to tackle problem gambling.
	tabling member constituency	Swansea East
	tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	903090
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>We published a consultation on gaming machines and social responsibility in October. This includes proposals to cut stakes on fixed-odds betting terminals and measures to strengthen protections around other gaming machines, online gambling and gambling advertising</p><p> </p><p>Gamble Aware will lead a major responsible gambling advertising campaign, to raise awareness of risks associated with gambling</p><p> </p><p>Protecting vulnerable people is a key aim for the Gambling Commission and the Government.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 21/12/2017 13:55:22 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

806069

	registered interest
	date	13/12/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Domestic Abuse
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department plans to publish the draft bill on domestic violence and abuse.
	tabling member constituency	Swansea East
	tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	119273
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>We are committed to consulting widely as we develop the proposals for the Bill. We are keen to hear from experts, including charities and service providers, and parliamentarians to understand their views and ensure that the voices of domestic abuse victims and survivors are heard. This will take place in the new year and will involve consultation events.</p><p>As announced in the Queen’s speech, we will publish a draft Bill later this session, once we have thoroughly consulted with partners and analysed responses.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 21/12/2017 17:14:47 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

806124

	registered interest
	date	13/12/2017
	answering body	Department of Health
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	Domestic Abuse
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on ensuring that the planned Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill tackles the effect of violence on women’s mental health.
	tabling member constituency	Swansea East
	tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	119325
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>The Department and the Home Office are in regular discussion about the Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill and the supporting non-legislative programme.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to ensuring that survivors of domestic abuse receive the help and support they need. We are currently considering how delivery of health interventions to survivors, including mental health support, can be further developed.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will be launching a consultation on proposals in the Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill and accompanying non-legislative package in the new year. We are keen to hear from a wide range of experts, including from health professionals and organisations supporting victims and survivors.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 21/12/2017 15:51:32 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
	tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris

809713

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2017
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Slavery: Victims
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Home Secretary, with reference to Section 49 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, what the timetable is for her Department to issue guidance to (a) public authorities and (b) people on the sort of things that indicate a person may be a victim and arrangements for providing assistance and support.
	tabling member constituency	Swansea East
	tabling member printed	Carolyn Harris
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	120333
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2017 answer text <p>On 26 October 2016 the Government announced its plans for reform of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) confirming the Government’s commitment to markedly improving the identification of, and support provided to, victims of modern slavery. This includes under section 50 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 setting out in regulations the support that victims will be entitled to, and the publication of statutory guidance, under Section 49 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, on identification and support for victims of slavery.</p><p>This now forms part of an implementation programme to ensure effective delivery and sequencing of the full range of NRM reforms. No specific date has yet been set for publication of new guidance.</p><p>In the interim there are multiple resources hosted on the Gov.uk website aimed at assisting the general public to spot the signs of modern slavery and ensure potential victims have access to support, and guidance to Competent Authorities on formally identifying victims through the NRM.</p><p>NRM Reform Announcement: <br><a href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2017-10-26/debates/D9B8BD1A-F0D6-42D5-9490-741950800859/ModernSlaveryAct2015" target="_blank">https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2017-10-26/debates/D9B8BD1A-F0D6-42D5-9490-741950800859/ModernSlaveryAct2015</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/modern-slavery-victims-to-receive-longer-period-of-support" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/news/modern-slavery-victims-to-receive-longer-period-of-support</a></p><p>Gov.uk Resources: <br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modern-slavery-training-resource-page/modern-slavery-training-resource-page" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modern-slavery-training-resource-page/modern-slavery-training-resource-page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modern-slavery-awareness-booklet" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modern-slavery-awareness-booklet</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/human-trafficking-victims-referral-and-assessment-forms/guidance-on-the-national-referral-mechanism-for-potential-adult-victims-of-modern-slavery-england-and-wales" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/human-trafficking-victims-referral-and-assessment-forms/guidance-on-the-national-referral-mechanism-for-potential-adult-victims-of-modern-slavery-england-and-wales</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/victims-of-trafficking-guidance-for-competent-bodies" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/victims-of-trafficking-guidance-for-competent-bodies</a></p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 21/12/2017 16:17:17 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	4480 label Biography information for Carolyn Harris