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607509

registered interest
date	21/10/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Video Games
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the games industry on the potential effects on that industry of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	49776
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2016 answer text <p>We have ongoing, detailed discussions with the Games industry and others on all matters, including the UK leaving the EU. The Games industry is represented on the Creative Industries Council, which met on the 27th October 2016.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 28/10/2016 10:45:42 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

606747

registered interest
date	20/10/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Gaming Machines: Regulation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to reform the regulation of fixed odds betting terminals.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	49736
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government announced a review of Gaming Machines on 24 October which will look at evidence in regards to stakes and prizes of gaming machines; the number and location of gaming machines; and social responsibility measures to protect players and communities from gambling-related harm, including gambling advertising.</p><p> </p><p>This review will include a close look at the issue of sub-category B2 gaming machines (more commonly known as Fixed Odds Betting Terminals - FOBTs) and specific concerns about the harm they cause, be that to the players themselves or the local communities in which they are located. This is the correct mechanism in which to look again at this issue.</p><p> </p><p>There is now an opportunity for anyone with an interest in this matter to submit evidence for consideration. The Call for Evidence period ends on 4 December 2016.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch grouped question UIN 49697 49699 question first answered 25/10/2016 10:33:28 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

606750

registered interest
date	20/10/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Tourism: Exchange Rates
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effect of recent changes in the currency exchange rate on levels of tourism in the UK.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	49696
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2016 answer text <p>It is too early to draw significant conclusions about the impact of changes in the currency exchange rate on tourism. Many trips to the UK were booked far in advance and, thanks to our world-class attractions, incredible heritage and GREAT marketing campaign, July and August saw a new record for inbound visits and spend for these months</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 25/10/2016 16:46:28 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

606751

registered interest
date	20/10/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Gaming Machines
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the social effects of fixed odds betting terminals.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	49697
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government announced a review of Gaming Machines on 24 October which will look at evidence in regards to stakes and prizes of gaming machines; the number and location of gaming machines; and social responsibility measures to protect players and communities from gambling-related harm, including gambling advertising.</p><p> </p><p>This review will include a close look at the issue of sub-category B2 gaming machines (more commonly known as Fixed Odds Betting Terminals - FOBTs) and specific concerns about the harm they cause, be that to the players themselves or the local communities in which they are located. This is the correct mechanism in which to look again at this issue.</p><p> </p><p>There is now an opportunity for anyone with an interest in this matter to submit evidence for consideration. The Call for Evidence period ends on 4 December 2016.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch grouped question UIN 49699 49736 question first answered 25/10/2016 10:33:28 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

606752

registered interest
date	20/10/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Gaming Machines
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent representations she has received on fixed odds betting terminals.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	49699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government announced a review of Gaming Machines on 24 October which will look at evidence in regards to stakes and prizes of gaming machines; the number and location of gaming machines; and social responsibility measures to protect players and communities from gambling-related harm, including gambling advertising.</p><p> </p><p>This review will include a close look at the issue of sub-category B2 gaming machines (more commonly known as Fixed Odds Betting Terminals - FOBTs) and specific concerns about the harm they cause, be that to the players themselves or the local communities in which they are located. This is the correct mechanism in which to look again at this issue.</p><p> </p><p>There is now an opportunity for anyone with an interest in this matter to submit evidence for consideration. The Call for Evidence period ends on 4 December 2016.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch grouped question UIN 49697 49736 question first answered 25/10/2016 10:33:29 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

606753

registered interest
date	20/10/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Arts
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on the creative industries.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	49698
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government wants to ensure the best possible deal for Britain on leaving the EU. The creative industries are a great UK success story, contributing billions each year to the UK economy. Government is working with industry to assess the potential impacts and maximise the opportunities that our exit presents for the sector.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 25/10/2016 10:31:16 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

536416

registered interest
date	14/07/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Charities
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what representations she has (a) made to and (b) received from charities since the outcome of the EU referendum.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	42777
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2016 answer text <p>Since the outcome of the EU referendum, I have received representations from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the network of charity chief executives Acevo and the Charity Finance Group.</p><p><br>We will continue to work closely with charities to understand the potential impact of the UK’s decision to leave the EU.</p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson question first answered 21/07/2016 13:58:16 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

536417

registered interest
date	14/07/2016
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Charities
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to provide assurances to the charity sector on the future (a) funding and (b) operations of charities following the decision of the UK to leave the EU; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	42778
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2016 answer text <p>Supporting a modern and resilient charity sector has been a priority for the Government. Over this and the last parliament we have worked together with charities to create greater financial sustainability, grow the social economy and support robust governance. This places charities in a strong position to respond to any changes resulting from the decision of the UK to leave the EU. We will continue to work closely with charities to understand the potential impact on their funding and operations which will depend on the specific arrangements agreed for exiting the EU.</p> answering member constituency Reading East answering member printed Mr Rob Wilson question first answered 21/07/2016 13:59:25 answering member 1556 label Biography information for Mr Rob Wilson
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest