Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed grouped question UIN question first answered answering member label attachment file name title
tabling member	label

Search

1223736

registered interest
date	13/07/2020
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	Tourism: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, which Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) (a) applied for funding through the DMO Resilience Fund and (b) were successful in their application.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	72925
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2020 answer text <p>The Destination Management Organisation (DMO) Resilience Fund awarded a total of £1.33m to eligible DMOs in England.</p><p> </p><p>The fund has supported 56 DMOs. A further 23 applications were made which were unsuccessful as they did not meet the criteria.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that these remain extremely challenging conditions for tourism organisations across the country. We will continue to monitor the situation in the tourism sector as restrictions are eased, and I encourage DMOs to keep sharing information with VisitEngland and my Department.</p><p> </p><p>DMOs have provided vital business support to local tourism organisations during this crisis, and will play a key role in helping our tourism industry recover.</p><p> </p><p>List of DMOs who successfully applied to the fund and the amount awarded to them can be found on the attached table.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 72926 72927 question first answered 16/07/2020 16:03:07 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston attachment 1 file name Destination Management Organisation.pdf title Destination Management Organisation
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1218219

registered interest
date	26/06/2020
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	Gyms: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when his Department plans to review the date for the re-opening of indoor gyms as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	65123
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2020 answer text <p>Sports and physical activity facilities play a crucial role in supporting adults and children to be active.The Government has made it clear that it will adopt a phased approach based on scientific and medical advice, and that the primary goal is to protect public health. The Government is in discussions with representatives from the physical activity sector, and is working towards the re-opening of indoor sports venues and facilities, including gyms, as soon as it is safe to do so.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 01/07/2020 08:43:17 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1217885

registered interest
date	25/06/2020
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	Swimming Pools: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when his Department plans to review the date for the re-opening of swimming pools as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	64919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2020 answer text <p>The government recognises the importance of re-opening our indoor and outdoor pools and we agree that swimming is a great way for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy. The consideration of different venues and the activities involved are underpinned by an understanding of the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 associated with particular activities. There are concerns about transmission around points of contact within such facilities, like changing rooms due to the high volume of contacts. As such, we need to provide reassurance that these facilities will be safe, and are working hard to achieve this in the coming weeks.</p><p> </p><p>The government is actively working towards a safe way to re-open these facilities, with supporting guidance.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 67548 question first answered 08/07/2020 09:26:42 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1203704

registered interest
date	15/06/2020
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	Orchestras: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on classical orchestras; and what support his Department is providing to those orchestras during the outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	59472
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2020 answer text <p>In order to support the sustainability of the Arts sector, including classical orchestras, DCMS has worked closely with Arts Council England (ACE) to provide a tailored package of financial support. In March, ACE announced a £160m emergency response package to complement the financial measures already announced by the Government and to ensure immediate resilience of this vital sector.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This package includes £140 million of support for artistic organisations including orchestras; and £20 million of financial support for individuals, including self-employed classical musicians, so they can better sustain themselves, and their work, in the coming months. More than 9000 individuals and organisations have been successful in applying for this emergency funding.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Furthermore, self-employed classical musicians are among the millions of people (including freelancers) who can now benefit from the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, which will provide those eligible with cash grants worth up to £2,500 per month. We expect that the Self-Employed Income Support scheme will cover 95% of people who receive the majority of their income from self-employment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Secretary of State, myself and officials continue to consult the Art sector extensively to ensure we fully understand the financial impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on the sector.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>On the basis of that engagement, DCMS and ACE are continuing to work closely to consider the additional measures that are needed to ensure the long-term recovery and growth of the cultural sector, including orchestras and classical musicians.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 18/06/2020 16:36:36 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1199614

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
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	Internet: Epilepsy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to safeguard people with epilepsy from online harm.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	53436
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2020 answer text <p>The Government published the initial response to the Online Harms White Paper consultation on 12 February 2020. This confirmed that the Government is developing legislation on online harms to establish a new duty of care on online companies towards their users, overseen by an independent regulator. The duty of care will require companies to put appropriate systems and processes in place to deal with harmful content on their services to keep their users safe. We are aiming to publish a full government response to the Online Harms White Paper consultation later this year, and this will include more detailed proposals on online harms regulation.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 08/06/2020 12:19:21 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1192692

registered interest
date	04/05/2020
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	Angling: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment the Government has made of the safety of resuming coarse angling, whilst maintaining social distancing, during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	43023
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>It is vital that people continue to be active during the Covid-19 outbreak to support their physical and mental health</p><p><br>Government advice on how people can remain active is clear. People are able to leave home for basic exercise once a day, for example for a walk, a cycle or a run, provided it is done in a way that meets the latest guidance on social distancing and advice on unnecessary social contact. This means it can be done by people on their own or with their households, not in groups. It is important that people do not go outside unless they have to, and that when they do, they are spending as little time outside as possible, and avoiding unnecessary travel.</p><p>Government is carefully reviewing the lockdown guidance over the coming days and weeks.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 11/05/2020 10:02:26 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1190107

registered interest
date	24/04/2020
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	Local Broadcasting: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether his Department has plans to increase the funding allocated to the Community Radio Fund to cover emergency payments to community radio stations following the outbreak of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	39599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government is strongly supportive of the community radio sector and recognises the great value that it offers to communities across the United Kingdom, in terms of providing quality local news, information and entertainment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government has today announced that the £400,000 Community Radio Fund administered by Ofcom will be used to provide a lifeline for radio stations hit hardest by the coronavirus. Relevant stations will be invited to bid for emergency grants through Ofcom to help meet their core costs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 29/04/2020 21:05:05 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1190109

registered interest
date	24/04/2020
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	Local Broadcasting: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the financial situation of community radio stations following the outbreak of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	39600
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government is strongly supportive of the community radio sector and recognises the great value that it offers to communities across the United Kingdom, in terms of providing quality local news, information and entertainment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government has today announced that the £400,000 Community Radio Fund administered by Ofcom will be used to provide a lifeline for radio stations hit hardest by the coronavirus. Relevant stations will be invited to bid for emergency grants through Ofcom to help meet their core costs.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 29/04/2020 21:04:24 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1187298

registered interest
date	23/03/2020
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	Local Press: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether his Department plans to coordinate a public health awareness campaign using local newspaper outlets during the outbreak of covid-19.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	33551
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises that news publishers, including local newspaper outlets, have a vital role to play in ensuring the provision of reliable, high-quality information to citizens during the current COVID-19 crisis. The need for independent, verifiable news and information is more essential than ever. The design and implementation of a public health awareness campaign is for the Cabinet Office and the Department of Health and Social Care to decide. However, the Government is clear that getting reliable information out to the public on this issue is a priority and that newspapers provide one of the vehicles for doing so.</p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale question first answered 31/03/2020 10:53:36 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1186466

registered interest
date	19/03/2020
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	Culture: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to support the cultural sector during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	32183
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2020 answer text <p>Last week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced additional measures to support businesses and organisations that have been impacted by the pandemic. Details of which can be found below.</p><p>Government has been working round the clock to do whatever it takes to protect our people and businesses. That means that we are not only taking unprecedented action, but doing so at unprecedented speed, because we know that businesses and their employees need help now.</p><p>During the response to this outbreak, the Secretary of State and Minister for Digital and Culture have led a number of calls with representatives of the creative and cultural sectors, amongst other DCMS sectors, to understand the challenges that they are facing. There are plans for ongoing, regular contact with members and representatives of the cultural sector.</p><p>Officials are also continuing to engage with organisations regularly in order to best understand how Government can support the cultural and creative sectors and to discuss the practicalities and implications of policy measures. The Government has announced a number of measures to support the cultural sector as they handle the significant implications of the Covid-19 virus. In particular:</p><ul><li><p>The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has already announced a host of measures to help businesses in this period with £330bn worth of government backed and guaranteed loans to support businesses across the UK, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.</p></li><li><p>£20bn of direct fiscal support for businesses in England through tax relief and cash grants to help business manage cash flow.</p></li><li><p>A Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme where small and large employers will be eligible to apply for a government grant of 80% of workers’ salaries up to £2,500 a month. The scheme will be backdated to March 1 and available for at least three months, with first grants to be paid within weeks.</p></li><li><p>Deferral of the next quarter of VAT payments for firms, until the end of June - representing a £30bn injection for employers.</p></li><li><p>A package of temporary welfare measures, which when taken together with those announced at Budget provide over £6.5bn of additional support through the welfare system for people affected by COVID-19.</p></li><li><p>This comes on top of compensation for statutory sick pay that the Chancellor announced in the Budget.</p></li><li><p>Arts Council England have announced a £160m emergency response package, supported by Government funding, to complement the financial measures already announced by Government. It will help individuals and organisations focus on two things: sustaining their livelihoods and businesses, and where possible, developing creative responses to the Covid-19 crisis (e.g. participatory digital content for people self-isolating) to help buoy the public for its duration.</p></li><li><p>Alongside this injection of additional cash, at least until 30 June this year National Portfolio Organisations, Music Education Hubs and Creative People and Places programmes will continue to receive funding, with funding conditions relaxed as needed. Where possible, ACE will also advance grant payments to assist with cashflow, to relieve immediate financial pressure for those in need.</p></li></ul><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 26/03/2020 17:22:15 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis