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1655792

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date	01/09/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Digital Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the 2014 Digital Inclusion Strategy; and whether she plans to update that strategy.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
uin	195625
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2023 answer text <p>The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is committed to closing the digital divide and meeting the government’s commitment that nobody should be left behind in the digital age.The 2014 Digital Inclusion Strategy, and the four pillars it sets out, remains as relevant today as it was when published. These principles were further echoed in the Government’s UK <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uks-digital-strategy/uk-digital-strategy#the-whole-uk-spreading-prosperity-and-levelling-up" target="_blank">Digital Strategy</a> published in 2022, and our vision to enable everyone from across the UK to benefit from all that digital innovation can offer.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has further considered the 2014 Digital Inclusion Strategy following the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report on digital exclusion and cost of living and will formally respond to that Committee’s recommendations for the publication of a new digital inclusion strategy this month.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 06/09/2023 15:01:51 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1583372

registered interest
date	02/02/2023
answering body	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept id	216
answering dept short name	Science, Innovation and Technology
answering dept sort name	Science, Innovation and Technology
hansard heading	Broadband: Prices
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority on mid-contract price increases on (a) mobile and (b) broadband contracts.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
uin	138267
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2023 answer text <p>This is clearly a very difficult time for families up and down the country who are struggling to pay their bills as a result of the global rise in the cost of living.</p><p>On 23 January, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport met with Chief Executives from major broadband and mobile providers at which she asked them to consider carefully the need, at this time, for above inflation price increases and highlighted the impact they may have on those already struggling to pay their bills.</p><p>In addition, Ofcom, the telecoms regulator, has rules in its General Conditions which ensure that any price increases which may occur during the length of the contract are clear, transparent and prominent at the point of sale.</p><p>Both the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom are independent. The government engages regularly with Ofcom on matters relating to affordability of communication services, and we continue to carefully monitor retail pricing in the sector.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 08/02/2023 17:40:07 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1519247

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Homelessness: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what plans he has to help tackle youth homelessness.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
uin	59409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>In September 2022, the Government published 'Ending Rough Sleeping for Good'. The strategy recognises that young people face particular challenges. That is why we will be encouraging priority local authorities to bid for youth-specific supported accommodation as a part of our new Single Homelessness Accommodation Project (SHAP).</p><p>Additionally, £2.4 million of the Rough Sleeping Initiative 2022-25 is going towards funding youth services in local areas. A £3.2 million investment is being provided in 2022/23 for targeted support, through specialist advisors, to young people leaving care most at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping. This will be expanding from 56 to 69 local authorities.</p><p>We have also put in place bespoke support for local authorities through our Homelessness Advice and Support Team, which includes dedicated youth homelessness advisor roles that have a commitment to work with local authorities to proactively promote positive joint working across housing authorities and children's services, offering training, advice and support to all local authorities.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 13/10/2022 15:37:18 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1507894

registered interest
date	23/09/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Community Development: Religion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, which Minister in his Department is responsible for faith community engagement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
uin	55022
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2022 answer text <p>As with all departmental business, the Secretary of State maintains overall responsibility for the work of the department. My noble friend Baroness Scott of Bybrook supports the Secretary of State on faith community engagement.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 12/10/2022 08:53:53 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1488814

registered interest
date	13/07/2022
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Community Relations: Religion
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, which Minister in his Department is responsible for faith community engagement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
uin	35830
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2022 answer text <p>As with all departmental business, the Secretary of State maintains overall responsibility for the work of the department, and I support the Secretary of State on faith community engagement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 18/07/2022 15:18:41 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1471675

registered interest
date	20/06/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Conditions of Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the Written Statement of 11 May 2022, HCWS1, on Low-income Workers: Exclusivity Clauses, whether he plans to undertake a consultation in advance of publishing the employment status guidance; and when he plans to publish that guidance.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
uin	21076
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2022 answer text <p>The Government is committed to publishing employment status guidance in due course. It will make it easier for individuals and businesses to understand which employment rights apply to them, enhancing worker protections whilst maintaining flexibility and ensuring a level playing field within the labour market. The Government will continue to work closely with stakeholders to ensure the employment status framework is fit for purpose.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 23/06/2022 15:22:55 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms

1471676

registered interest
date	20/06/2022
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Clothing: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to his letter of 25 March 2021 to the Chair of the Environmental Audit Select Committee, whether he has reached a conclusion in considering the idea of establishing a Garment Trade Adjudicator; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	East Ham
tabling member printed	Sir Stephen Timms
uin	21077
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2022 answer text <p>In the response to the single enforcement body consultation published last year, the Government reaffirmed its commitment to continue to engage with the enforcement bodies and industry partners to strengthen our understanding of levels of non-compliance across the garment trade. We will continue to review this issue and consider options to drive up standards across the sector.</p> answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam answering member printed Paul Scully question first answered 23/06/2022 15:22:07 answering member 4414 label Biography information for Paul Scully
tabling member	163 label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms