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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 more like this
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 remove filter
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 thisremove minimum value filter
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
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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
1200011
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-03more like thismore than 2020-06-03
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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 Leisure and Sports: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 guidance his Department has issued to indoor sports and leisure activity providers on the safe reopening of instructing facilities for (a) snow sports and (b) indoor rock-climbing during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Hemel Hempstead more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Mike Penning more like this
uin 54040 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-12more like thismore than 2020-06-12
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">There is no requirement under the terms of the Public Statues (Metropolis) Act 1854 to obtain the consent of the Secretary of State before the removal of sculptures erected in London.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">Indoor sports and physical activity facilities play a crucial role in supporting people to be active and the Government is committed to reopening facilities, including snow sports and indoor rock climbing facilities, as soon as it is safe to do so. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We are holding regular discussions with representatives from the leisure sector and national sports organisations to develop guidance that will support them to open their facilities in a timely and safe manner once lockdown measures are eased. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">As with all aspects of the Government’s response to Covid-19, we will be guided by the science to ensure that as restrictions are eased people can return to activity safely.</ins></p><ins class="ministerial"> </ins>
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-12T16:17:19.64Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-12T16:17:19.64Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-06-16T09:17:29.093Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-16T09:17:29.093Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
previous answer version
28515
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
1528
label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning more like this
1227041
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 more like this
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 remove filter
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
44674
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
1230233
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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 Digital Technology more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 (a) digital inclusion, (b) online harms and (c) algorithmic bias will be in the scope of the Government's forthcoming Digital Strategy. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
tabling member printed
Chi Onwurah more like this
uin 83795 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-17more like thismore than 2020-09-17
answer text <p>As I have previously announced, the forthcoming Digital Strategy will set out how the Government wants to maximise the benefits of a tech-led recovery to Covid-19, whilst coherently addressing the challenges it poses. The Strategy will focus on growth and using tech to power us out of the recession, to drive productivity and to create jobs in all parts of our economy. For the aspirations of this Strategy to be delivered successfully, we recognise people will need the capability and confidence to get the most out of an increasingly digital world. As part of the development process of the Digital Strategy, we are considering the most suitable ways to embed inclusion objectives to ensure that all citizens can benefit from a digitally-driven society.</p><p> </p><p>On online harms, we published the initial government response to the Online Harms White Paper in February, which set out the direction of travel, and we will publish the Full Government Response later this year. We are engaging experts, regulators, and industry over the coming months to ensure that the regulatory landscape is coherent, coordinated and effective.</p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Digital Strategy will also set out our plans for a governance regime that enables trust in digital technologies, provides clarity to businesses, and unlocks growth and innovation across the economy. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong> </strong></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">My officials in DCMS are continuing to develop the details of the Strategy ahead of its publication later this year and we welcome ideas for the Strategy from stakeholders, including Honourable Members.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong></strong></ins><br /><br /></p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-17T17:29:52.77Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-17T17:29:52.77Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-09-23T10:35:47.793Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-23T10:35:47.793Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
previous answer version
48039
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
4124
label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
1238380
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-28more like thismore than 2020-09-28
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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 Gambling: Suicide more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 he has made of the effect of the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005 on (a) levels of gambling-related harm and (b) rates of gambling-related suicide. more like this
tabling member constituency North West Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Richard Holden more like this
uin 96210 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-01more like thismore than 2020-10-01
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The government launched a call for evidence on loot boxes on 23 September 2020 to seek detailed information on the impact of loot boxes on players, particularly children and young people. The call for evidence will run until 22 November 2020 and will examine concerns that loot boxes may encourage gambling-like behaviour and lead to problem gambling, as well as examining the size and scale of the loot box market in the UK, and the impact of current voluntary and statutory protections.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">The government stands ready to take action should the outcomes of the call for evidence support taking a new approach to ensure users, and particularly young people, are better protected.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">Since 1999 rates of problem gambling have been measured through the three British Gambling Prevalence Surveys and subsequently in the Health Surveys for Scotland and England and the Gambling Commission’s survey of gambling behaviour in Wales. The proportion of the adult population of Great Britain who are considered to be problem gamblers has remained stable at below 1% since the first survey in 1999. The government has committed to review the Gambling Act 2005 to make sure it is fit for the digital age and more details will be announced in due course. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">As set out in answer to Question 82541, there has been no assessment of the longer term trends in rates of gambling related suicide. Determining factors related to individual deaths by suicide is difficult and complicated, but we know that there may be wider lifestyle factors associated with problem gambling that may link to poor mental health, and that problem gambling can create a cycle of debt that can also have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing. In extreme cases it may lead to thoughts of suicide.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Government committed to addressing suicide risk and gambling in the latest progress report to the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and the Cross-Government Suicide Prevention Workplan, which were published in January 2019.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong></strong></ins><br /><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-10-01T13:58:33.187Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-01T13:58:33.187Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-10-02T14:32:38.97Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-02T14:32:38.97Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
previous answer version
51207
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
4813
label Biography information for Mr Richard Holden more like this
1255855
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-11-26more like thismore than 2020-11-26
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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 Commonwealth Games 2022: Dudley more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 he has to ensure that long-term unemployed people in Dudley benefit from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth games. more like this
tabling member constituency Dudley North more like this
tabling member printed
Marco Longhi more like this
uin 121383 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2020-12-03more like thismore than 2020-12-03
answer text <p>The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games provide a unique and significant opportunity to accelerate employment and skills opportunities for residents across the West Midlands. The government is working closely with our Games partners to ensure we make the most of these opportunities.</p><p>The West Midlands Combined Authority has recently launched a Commonwealth Games Jobs and Skills Academy which seeks to link West Midlands residents to the thousands of training, volunteering and employment opportunities that the Games will create, with a focus on the most vulnerable at risk groups, including the long-term unemployed.</p><p><ins class="ministerial">We are working with the local Chamber of Commerce's and other West Midlands business groups to promote procurement opportunities locally. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong></strong></ins><br /><br /></p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-12-03T15:02:44.173Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-03T15:02:44.173Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2020-12-07T11:25:41.257Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-07T11:25:41.257Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
previous answer version
66354
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4789
label Biography information for Marco Longhi more like this
1282070
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-01-29more like thismore than 2021-01-29
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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 National League: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 support he has made available to National League football clubs in (a) Slough and (b) England to ensure they can continue playing for the rest of the season. more like this
tabling member constituency Slough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
uin 145866 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2021-02-03more like thismore than 2021-02-03
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">We have introduced a number of measures since the start of the pandemic to support tourism businesses, including those in Suffolk. This includes the extended furlough and self-employed schemes and various government-backed loans, grant schemes, business rates relief and a reduced VAT rate.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">To help the sector through the current lockdown, we have announced one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property. This is in addition to the monthly Local Restrictions Support Grants (Closed). Local Authorities in England have also been given an additional £594 million discretionary funding to support their local businesses. This builds on the £1.1 billion discretionary funding which local authorities in England have already received to support their local economies and help businesses impacted.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">Both my Department and VisitEngland remain in regular contact with regional tourism stakeholders to assess the substantial economic effects around the country.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">On 19 November 2020, the government announced a £300 million Sports Winter Survival Package (SWSP) to provide a lifeline to organisations that would otherwise not survive the winter as a result of the restriction on spectators announced from 1 October. A provisional allocation of £25 million was made to support the National League, covering steps one to six, aiming to protect the immediate future of non-league football in England. A further announcement on 27 January 2021 confirmed that Steps 3-6 of the National League system will receive up to £10 million of grant support from the Package to protect the immediate future of approximately 850 clubs over the winter period. Sport England and the Independent Board are currently finalising the details of this support, which will include any support for National League clubs in Slough, should they be eligible. </ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong> </strong></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The SWSP support is in addition to the £10 million emergency package we facilitated for the National League from the National Lottery, in October last year, has benefitted the 66 clubs in the steps 1 and 2, and has enabled them to continue playing behind closed doors after the return of fans was paused last autumn.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong> </strong></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The support packages that have been available to the National League are in addition to the multi-billion pound package of cross-sector business support from the Government that has enabled many sports clubs and leisure businesses to survive, including the furlough scheme and business interruption loan scheme. Sports have accessed many hundreds of millions of pounds of support through this.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"><strong> </strong></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Government remains committed to engaging across the sector to maintain a complete picture of the financial impact of Covid-19 to ensure sports venues survive this difficult period wherever possible.</ins></p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-02-03T14:37:43.157Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-03T14:37:43.157Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-02-04T09:01:59.51Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-04T09:01:59.51Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
previous answer version
79684
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4638
label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
1287575
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 more like this
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 remove filter
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
answer
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
86254
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
1289556
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-24more like thismore than 2021-02-24
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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 Tourism: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 remove filter
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 how long international tourism will take to return to previous levels as covid-19 lockdown restrictions ease. more like this
tabling member constituency Bermondsey and Old Southwark more like this
tabling member printed
Neil Coyle more like this
uin 158074 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answer text <p>Since the start of the first lockdown, we’ve provided a range of targeted measures to see the UK tourism sector through COVID-19. On top of the Government’s wider economic support package, we've provided business rates relief and grants for many in the sector, as well as a substantial cut in VAT for tourism and hospitality activities until the end of March. The Chancellor will deliver the Budget on 3 March, in which he will set out the next phase of our plan to tackle the pandemic and build back better.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise that heightened travel restrictions are significantly impacting international tourism and we are closely monitoring the situation. We will continue to engage with stakeholders via the Tourism Industry Council to assess how we can most effectively support the sector’s recovery.</p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Global Travel Taskforce last year committed the Government to publish a Tourism Recovery Plan in support of the sector. The Government intends to set out proposals in the Spring, including plans for a marketing campaign to welcome visitors back to the UK as soon as it is safe to do so. </ins></p><p><br /><ins class="ministerial">The Department for Transport will lead a successor to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-travel-taskforce-recommendations" target="_blank">Global Travel Taskforce</a>, with an ambition to develop a framework that can facilitate greater inbound and outbound travel as soon as the time is right, while still managing the risk from imported cases and variants. It will report on 12 April.</ins></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-01T16:40:34.237Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-01T16:40:34.237Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-03-04T10:11:37.227Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-04T10:11:37.227Z
answering member
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label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
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answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4368
label Biography information for Neil Coyle more like this
1311549
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-04-22more like thismore than 2021-04-22
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
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 Choirs: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
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pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the timescale for allowing choirs to sing (a) indoors and (b) outdoors as covid-19 restrictions are eased. more like this
tabling member constituency Tynemouth more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Alan Campbell more like this
uin 185798 more like this
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2021-04-27more like thismore than 2021-04-27
answer text <p>Non-professional performing arts activities such as choirs are currently permitted outdoors, within the legal gathering limits. People should only take part in non-professional performing arts activities outdoors in groups of up to 6 people, or as a group of 2 households. A group made up of 2 households can include more than 6 people, but only where all members of the group are from the same 2 households (each household can include an existing support bubble, if eligible). Social distancing should be maintained between people who do not live together or share a bubble.</p><p><ins class="ministerial">Non-professional activity indoors is not permitted indoors at this time. The intention is that this will be permitted from Step 3 of the Roadmap (no earlier than 17 May). This is subject to review and further guidance will be provided in advance of step 3.</ins></p><p><del class="ministerial">Rules on outdoor singing for non-professionals will be relaxed at Step 3 of the roadmap and no earlier than 17 May, in line with the changes to social contact limits and wider performing arts activity restarting. Amateur singing indoors, is expected to return at Step 4 of the Roadmap and no earlier than 21 June.</del></p><p> </p><p>COVID-19 spreads from person to person through small droplets, aerosols and through direct contact. Singing, playing some musical instruments, shouting and physical activity increases the risk of transmission through small droplets and aerosols. The cumulative effect of aerosol transmission means the more people involved, the higher the risk of transmission. This means that it is currently important to limit the total number of individuals involved in singing as far as possible.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-04-27T13:27:02.76Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-27T13:27:02.76Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-04-29T12:48:42.98Zmore like thismore than 2021-04-29T12:48:42.98Z
answering member
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label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
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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
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label Biography information for Sir Alan Campbell more like this