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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-23more like thismore than 2023-01-23
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 more like this
hansard heading Football: Reform 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 she will take steps to ensure that the White Paper on football reform (a) supports English Football League clubs and (b) protects the Premier League. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 129993 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-01-26more like thismore than 2023-01-26
answer text <p>The Government will publish a White Paper on Football Governance reforms imminently. The White Paper will set out how football should be reformed to improve the financial stability and governance of football clubs. This will balance allowing the game to thrive and remain a global success story, while effectively tackling harms where they exist.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-01-26T16:10:16.537Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-26T16:10:16.537Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1351257
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-08-18more like thismore than 2021-08-18
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 more like this
hansard heading Sportsgrounds: Defibrillators 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 the potential merits of requiring defibrillators at sports venues. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 41198 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-07more like thismore than 2021-09-07
answer text <p>Events at UEFA EURO 2020 this summer demonstrated the immense value of access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and first aid training for anyone involved in sport. Sports have a responsibility to make the safety and welfare of players their top priority, including through access to life-saving first aid equipment and relevant training and education.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>AEDs are already recommended best practice at all sports stadia, as set out in guidance from the Sports Grounds Safety Authority. Local authorities are able to mandate AED provision (at grounds designated under the Safety of Sports Grounds 1975 Act or sports grounds with regulated stands under the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 Act) through medical plans included in General Safety Certificates.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>At the grassroots level, all capital funding awards for sports venues made by Sport England, the Government’s arm’s length body for community sport, must include AED provision if it is not already available. For football facilities, support over recent years has been provided by The Football Association (The FA) and the British Heart Foundation to help ensure AEDs are available. In June 2021 I welcomed the Premier League’s announcement of their new Defibrillator Fund, which will fund AEDs at thousands of football clubs and facilities across the country. Each grant recipient will be required to have at least one person successfully complete The FA Education Sudden Cardiac Arrest free online course. Sport England is working with the Football Foundation in support of the Premier League initiative to put £3 million into providing AED equipment for grassroots football clubs.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-07T11:54:11.977Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-07T11:54:11.977Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1287577
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 more like this
hansard heading Gambling Act 2005: Prosecutions 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, with reference to review of the Gambling Act 2005, what powers are currently available to the Gambling Commission to investigate and prosecute offences under section 28 of the Gambling Act 2005. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 155365 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-01more like thismore than 2021-03-01
answer text <p>Section 28 of the Gambling Act 2005 states that the Gambling Commission may investigate whether an offence has been committed under the Act and may institute criminal proceedings for an offence in England and Wales. In Scotland, the power to institute criminal proceedings rests solely with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). These provisions are tied to specific powers outlined in other subsections of the Act and may be exercised whether in response to information received by the Commission or otherwise.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As a general rule, the Commission will not normally pursue a criminal investigation into a licensed operator, as in most cases the matter under investigation is likely to be dealt with by the exercise of the Commission’s regulatory powers. However, there might be circumstances where the commencement of a criminal investigation is merited. Where the Commission’s investigations uncover evidence that a serious criminal offence may have been committed, which falls outside the Commission’s jurisdiction, the Commission may pass the information it possesses to the police, or another body, for consideration by them.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-03-01T15:57:40.657Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-01T15:57:40.657Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1274326
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-01-06more like thismore than 2021-01-06
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 more like this
hansard heading Social Media: Freedom of Expression 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 steps he is able to take to protect the right to free speech from censorship by social media platforms. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 134111 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-01-13more like thismore than 2021-01-13
answer text <p>The UK is committed to upholding freedom of expression online. Our new online safety laws will safeguard pluralism and ensure internet users can continue to engage in robust debate online.</p><p>Under the new regulatory framework, both Ofcom and in-scope companies will have duties relating to freedom of expression, for which they can be held to account.The largest social media platforms will be required to have clear and accessible terms and conditions, and to enforce their terms and conditions consistently and transparently. Furthermore, new obligations for transparency and user reporting will enable users to more effectively understand and appeal content removal. This will both empower adult users to keep themselves safe online, and protect freedom of expression by preventing companies from arbitrarily removing content.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-01-13T15:45:24.287Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-13T15:45:24.287Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1274327
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-01-06more like thismore than 2021-01-06
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 more like this
hansard heading Freedom of Expression 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 discussions he has had with Ofcom on its proposals to widen the definition of hate speech to include political opinions. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 134112 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-01-14more like thismore than 2021-01-14
answer text <p>Ofcom, as the UK’s independent television and radio regulator, is responsible for broadcasting regulation. Decisions on updates to Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code are a matter for Ofcom. On 31 December 2020, following consultation, Ofcom implemented changes to the Broadcasting Code to update its definition of hate speech to reflect requirements in the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Ofcom remains bound by the Human Rights Act 1998 in carrying out its regulatory functions, including giving effect to freedom of expression (which includes political speech). Ofcom has said that the amended definition does not affect the weight Ofcom places on the importance of freedom of expression when considering cases, including issues concerning political opinions or in the public interest.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-01-14T16:42:34.197Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-14T16:42:34.197Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1241285
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-10-07more like thismore than 2020-10-07
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 more like this
hansard heading Fairgrounds: 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 steps he has taken to support the fairs and showmen industry during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 100539 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-15more like thismore than 2020-10-15
answer text <p>My Department has taken a number of steps to support the funfairs industry through Covid-19.</p><p>The industry has been able to access support such as the Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, the Bounce Back Loans scheme. We have also cut the rate of VAT applied on most tourism and hospitality-related activities, including admission to circuses and fairs, from 20% to 5% until March 2021. Travelling fairgrounds can also apply to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.</p><p>We recognise that Covid-19 has significantly impacted the culture sector and that these are extremely difficult times for organisations such as travelling funfairs. We have met with representatives of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain to assess how we can most effectively support the sector through this period.</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 2020-10-15T14:44:05.927Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-15T14:44:05.927Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1237111
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-23more like thismore than 2020-09-23
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 more like this
hansard heading 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 assessment he has made of the financial effect on grassroots sports clubs of the covid-19 outbreak; and what estimate he has made of the level of financial support those clubs require. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 94534 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-02more like thismore than 2020-10-02
answer text <p>Sports and physical activity providers and facilities are at the heart of our communities, and play a crucial role in supporting adults and children to be active.</p><p> </p><p>Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund has provided £210 million directly to support community sport clubs and exercise centres through this pandemic. We are continuing to work with organisations to understand what they need and how we may be able to support them.</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 2020-10-02T11:46:24.927Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-02T11:46:24.927Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1217647
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-24more like thismore than 2020-06-24
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 more like this
hansard heading Youth Centres: 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 steps his Department is taking to help enable youth clubs to re-open to support vulnerable young people as covid-19 restrictions are eased. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 64317 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-03more like thismore than 2020-07-03
answer text <p>This department recognises the unprecedented impacts the pandemic has had on young people, and on the vital support that youth services provide particularly for those most vulnerable.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Youth centres are being permitted to re-open on 4th July, to ensure our young people have access to not only the support they need, but opportunities to engage in safe activities over the summer period. We know that youth workers are already supporting young people through detached youth work, and we have supported the National Youth Agency to produce guidance for youth organisations on operating safely during Covid19.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>DCMS is engaging regularly with young people and key youth organisations to understand how best to support the re-opening of youth centres over the coming weeks and months.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-03T16:09:19.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-03T16:09:19.067Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1196230
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-05-15more like thismore than 2020-05-15
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 more like this
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 discussions his Department has had on extending financial support to self-employed workers in the sport and recreation sector during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 47438 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-22more like thismore than 2020-05-22
answer text <p>It is vital that the sport and physical activity sector is supported to come through this difficult period and it has a crucial role in supporting the nation back into activity once the pandemic has abated.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has announced a comprehensive package of measures to support businesses and the self-employed. This includes the Self-employment Income Support Scheme which allows those that are self-employed to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is having regular discussions with sector and industry bodies to understand the impact of COVID-19 on sport and physical activity and to discuss what additional support might be needed.</p><p> </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 2020-05-22T12:06:47.31Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-22T12:06:47.31Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1194466
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 more like this
hansard heading Youth Services: 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, how many youth services have closed as a result of covid-19; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley more like this
uin 45421 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-05-18more like thismore than 2020-05-18
answer text <p>Government does not hold data on the number of youth services that have closed as a result of covid-19.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This department recognises the unprecedented impacts the pandemic has had on the youth sector, and on the vital services it provides for young people. DCMS is engaging regularly with key youth organisations and other government departments to understand options for addressing this and the path for reopening services as lockdown measures are eased and when the science allows.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-05-18T09:06:18.717Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-18T09:06:18.717Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this