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1327768
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
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 Loneliness: 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 assessment his Department has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on levels of loneliness and social isolation in (a) Coventry North East constituency, (b) Coventry, (c) the West Midlands and (d) England; and what steps his Department is taking to tackle loneliness and social isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry North East more like this
tabling member printed
Colleen Fletcher more like this
uin 7198 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-07more like thismore than 2021-06-07
answer text <p>DCMS collects data on levels of loneliness in England through its annual Community Life Survey. In addition, the Department commissioned a Community Life Survey Re-Contact Survey last year, to provide data on the period March-July 2020. These sources suggest that prevalence of loneliness has remained similar to pre-COVID levels, with 6% of adults reporting that they are always or often lonely. Community Life Survey data and reports are available online at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/community-life-survey--2" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/community-life-survey--2</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Department does not collect robust data on loneliness in local areas. However, DCMS works closely with experts such as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to monitor other data sources and build our understanding. ONS recently published the first estimates of loneliness at a local authority level. As the ONS report states, because of small sample sizes and large confidence intervals, local authorities should not be ranked against each other. The ONS report is available online at <a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/wellbeing/articles/mappinglonelinessduringthecoronaviruspandemic/2021-04-07" target="_blank">https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/wellbeing/articles/mappinglonelinessduringthecoronaviruspandemic/2021-04-07</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Department is tackling loneliness caused by the COVID-19 pandemic through: providing funding for charities that bring people together; convening organisations across society to act together on loneliness; and public communications to get people talking about loneliness:</p><p> </p><ul><li><p>In total since the start of the pandemic, over £34 million of the £750 million VCSE funding package has gone specifically towards reducing loneliness, with an additional £50 million going to organisations supporting people with their mental health.</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><p>We have established a Tackling Loneliness Network, bringing together over 70 organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors to share expertise and develop innovative ways to tackle loneliness.</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><p>The ‘Let’s Talk Loneliness’ campaign continues to share practical tips and signpost support. Our winter calendar, which ran throughout December, had over 12 million impressions on social media, with a range of corporate and third sector partners promoting our messages on their channels.</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Copies of the two annual progress reports on government’s work on tackling loneliness are available in the Libraries of the House and online at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/loneliness-annual-report-the-first-year" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/loneliness-annual-report-the-first-year</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/loneliness-annual-report-the-second-year" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/loneliness-annual-report-the-second-year</a></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Boston and Skegness more like this
answering member printed Matt Warman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-06-07T15:11:44.027Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-07T15:11:44.027Z
answering member
4361
label Biography information for Matt Warman more like this
tabling member
4378
label Biography information for Colleen Fletcher more like this
1327803
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
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 School Games: Contracts 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, by what date he plans decisions about the extension of School Games Organiser contracts to be announced. more like this
tabling member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
tabling member printed
Caroline Nokes more like this
uin 7160 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-02more like thismore than 2021-06-02
answer text <p>Physical education (PE) and school sport plays an important role in supporting children and young people to be physically active, particularly during the current COVID-19 restrictions. The Department is working with the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care on how to support better PE, sport and physical activity provision for all children and young people. This is part of our continuing work to deliver our joint school sport and activity action plan, published in 2019.</p><p> </p><p>I can confirm that the School Games Organisers are now fully funded for the 2021/22 financial year. Funding beyond that point will be subject to future Government Spending Review decisions.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
grouped question UIN
7129 more like this
7130 more like this
7131 more like this
7152 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-06-02T14:52:09.827Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-02T14:52:09.827Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4048
label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
1327823
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
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 Listed Events: Gender 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 update the list of Listed Sporting Events in respect of gender equality. more like this
tabling member constituency Sunderland Central more like this
tabling member printed
Julie Elliott more like this
uin 7173 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-07more like thismore than 2021-06-07
answer text <p>The Government recognises that more can be done to improve the diversity of the listed events regime and to support the broadcasting of disability and women’s sport. This is why we have added the Paralympic Games to the list, recognising that it is an event of ‘special national significance’.</p><p> </p><p>We have also consulted on the addition of the women’s equivalent of men’s events already on the list. This consultation closed on 11 December 2019. Since then the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on sport, in particular women's sport and this work has been paused. We will set out our response and next steps in due course, when the situation with Covid-19 stabilises.</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 2021-06-07T09:45:16.723Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-07T09:45:16.723Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4127
label Biography information for Julie Elliott more like this
1327871
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
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 Choirs: 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, on what date the Government decided not to include indoor amateur choir practice for more than six persons in the Step 3 easing of covid-19 restrictions that came into effect on 17 May 2021. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 7167 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-03more like thismore than 2021-06-03
answer text <p>Decisions on Step 3 were taken collectively across Government before 17th May. The updated Performing Arts guidance sets out how venues and organisers should operate in Step 3.</p><p> </p><p>I know that the restrictions on singing are frustrating to large numbers of amateur choirs and performance groups across the country and that many people have made sacrifices in order to drive down infections and protect the NHS over the last year. I want to assure you that everyone across the government wants to ease these restrictions as soon as possible.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, it is important that we take a cautious approach in easing restrictions. We have followed the views of public health experts on singing. We are aware, through the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/905062/S0628_NERVTAG_Assessment_of_transmission_of_COVID-19_through_musical_events.pdf" target="_blank">NERVTAG</a> and <a href="https://chemrxiv.org/articles/preprint/Comparing_the_Respirable_Aerosol_Concentrations_and_Particle_Size_Distributions_Generated_by_Singing_Speaking_and_Breathing/12789221" target="_blank">PERFORM studies</a> that singing can increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission through the spread of aerosol droplets. This was backed up by a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pheemg-aerosol-and-droplet-generation-from-singing-wind-instruments-and-performance-activities-13-august-2020" target="_blank">consensus statement from SAGE</a>, resulting in the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-suggested-principles-of-safer-singing/covid-19-suggested-principles-of-safer-singing" target="_blank">suggested principles of safer singing</a> being published.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to keep guidance and restrictions under review, in line with the changing situation. Further detail on step 4 will be set out as soon as possible.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
grouped question UIN
7168 more like this
7169 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-06-03T15:28:29.307Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-03T15:28:29.307Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
1327875
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
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 Choirs: 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, for what reason there was a 24 to 36 hours delay from (a) the Step 3 easing of covid-19 restrictions coming into effect to (b) the covid-19 guidance for indoor amateur choirs being updated; and whether Ministers received any new covid-19 guidance or data within that time period. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 7168 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-03more like thismore than 2021-06-03
answer text <p>Decisions on Step 3 were taken collectively across Government before 17th May. The updated Performing Arts guidance sets out how venues and organisers should operate in Step 3.</p><p> </p><p>I know that the restrictions on singing are frustrating to large numbers of amateur choirs and performance groups across the country and that many people have made sacrifices in order to drive down infections and protect the NHS over the last year. I want to assure you that everyone across the government wants to ease these restrictions as soon as possible.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, it is important that we take a cautious approach in easing restrictions. We have followed the views of public health experts on singing. We are aware, through the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/905062/S0628_NERVTAG_Assessment_of_transmission_of_COVID-19_through_musical_events.pdf" target="_blank">NERVTAG</a> and <a href="https://chemrxiv.org/articles/preprint/Comparing_the_Respirable_Aerosol_Concentrations_and_Particle_Size_Distributions_Generated_by_Singing_Speaking_and_Breathing/12789221" target="_blank">PERFORM studies</a> that singing can increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission through the spread of aerosol droplets. This was backed up by a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pheemg-aerosol-and-droplet-generation-from-singing-wind-instruments-and-performance-activities-13-august-2020" target="_blank">consensus statement from SAGE</a>, resulting in the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-suggested-principles-of-safer-singing/covid-19-suggested-principles-of-safer-singing" target="_blank">suggested principles of safer singing</a> being published.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to keep guidance and restrictions under review, in line with the changing situation. Further detail on step 4 will be set out as soon as possible.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
grouped question UIN
7167 more like this
7169 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-06-03T15:28:29.383Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-03T15:28:29.383Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
1327878
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-25more like thismore than 2021-05-25
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 Choirs: 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 evidence, research or data the Government has assessed on the effectiveness of (a) limiting numbers based on the venue size, (b) maintaining social distancing and (c) other covid-19 safety measures on helping to limit transmission of the covid-19 virus within an amateur choir setting. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 7169 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-03more like thismore than 2021-06-03
answer text <p>Decisions on Step 3 were taken collectively across Government before 17th May. The updated Performing Arts guidance sets out how venues and organisers should operate in Step 3.</p><p> </p><p>I know that the restrictions on singing are frustrating to large numbers of amateur choirs and performance groups across the country and that many people have made sacrifices in order to drive down infections and protect the NHS over the last year. I want to assure you that everyone across the government wants to ease these restrictions as soon as possible.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>However, it is important that we take a cautious approach in easing restrictions. We have followed the views of public health experts on singing. We are aware, through the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/905062/S0628_NERVTAG_Assessment_of_transmission_of_COVID-19_through_musical_events.pdf" target="_blank">NERVTAG</a> and <a href="https://chemrxiv.org/articles/preprint/Comparing_the_Respirable_Aerosol_Concentrations_and_Particle_Size_Distributions_Generated_by_Singing_Speaking_and_Breathing/12789221" target="_blank">PERFORM studies</a> that singing can increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission through the spread of aerosol droplets. This was backed up by a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pheemg-aerosol-and-droplet-generation-from-singing-wind-instruments-and-performance-activities-13-august-2020" target="_blank">consensus statement from SAGE</a>, resulting in the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-suggested-principles-of-safer-singing/covid-19-suggested-principles-of-safer-singing" target="_blank">suggested principles of safer singing</a> being published.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to keep guidance and restrictions under review, in line with the changing situation. Further detail on step 4 will be set out as soon as possible.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
grouped question UIN
7167 more like this
7168 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-06-03T15:28:29.43Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-03T15:28:29.43Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
1316721
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-20more like thismore than 2021-05-20
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: Children 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 gambling advertising on children; and if he will take steps to ban the depiction of football shirts in publications which are marketed to children. more like this
tabling member constituency Manchester, Withington more like this
tabling member printed
Jeff Smith more like this
uin 4625 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-05-26more like thismore than 2021-05-26
answer text <p>Gambling operators advertising in the UK must abide by the advertising codes issued by the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) and the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP). A wide range of provisions in these codes are designed to protect children. For example, gambling adverts must not be targeted at children or feature content which appeals particularly to them. Further detail about the codes and their scope can be found at: <a href="https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/advertising-codes.html" target="_blank">https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/advertising-codes.html</a>. The Gambling Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising requires that operators ensure their logos do not appear on commercial merchandise which is designed for children, which includes replica football shirts in children’s sizes.</p><p> </p><p>The government launched its Review of the Gambling Act 2005 on 8th December with the publication of a Call for Evidence. This closed on 31 March and received approximately 16,000 submissions from a broad range of interested organisations and individuals. As part of the wide scope of that Review, we called for evidence on the benefits or harms of allowing operators to advertise and engage in sponsorship arrangements, with a specific focus on impacts on children and young people, and we are considering the evidence carefully.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Maldon more like this
answering member printed Mr John Whittingdale more like this
grouped question UIN 4624 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-26T14:44:04.15Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-26T14:44:04.15Z
answering member
39
label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale more like this
tabling member
4456
label Biography information for Jeff Smith more like this
1316815
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2021-05-20more like thismore than 2021-05-20
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 Parkrun: 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 issue guidance on the safe reopening of Parkrun events under covid-19 regulations. more like this
tabling member constituency Dulwich and West Norwood more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Hayes more like this
uin 4642 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-08more like thismore than 2021-06-08
answer text <p>I refer my honourable colleague to the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N-HNQh8OT2aQ1vh49UgDo5VInXQ6kewgc6Rc2YXfJek/edit" target="_blank">answer</a> I gave to written parliamentary question 3831.</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 2021-06-08T13:49:38.653Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-08T13:49:38.653Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4510
label Biography information for Helen Hayes more like this
1315662
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
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 Broadband: Southport 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 increase broadband speeds in Southport. more like this
tabling member constituency Southport more like this
tabling member printed
Damien Moore more like this
uin 3136 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2021-05-26more like thismore than 2021-05-26
answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The Government is working with mobile operators and suppliers to build an open, flexible, and diverse telecoms supply market, following the recommendations of the Diversification Taskforce, published on 20 April on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/telecoms-diversification-taskforce-findings-and-report/telecoms-diversification-taskforce-findings-and-report" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The Taskforce recommendations are helping to guide our approach delivering the Diversification strategy, including its central pillar of attracting new suppliers. The Government is designing a programme of targeted R&amp;D to level the playing field for smaller suppliers, and we continue to consider all options.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">Suppliers are themselves taking positive steps to support this agenda and a number of smaller suppliers have already announced new research facilities in the UK.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The government is committed to delivering lightning-fast, reliable broadband to everyone in the UK. ‘Project Gigabit’ is ambitious, challenging and central to how we build back better. Our plan - to stimulate investment, bust barriers and drive competition - is working. We are on track for one of the fastest rollouts in Europe and for 60% of all households to have access to gigabit speeds by the end of the year. It is a huge leap forward from 2019, when it was 9%.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">We are backing Project Gigabit with £5 billion so hard to reach communities are not left out - starting to level up now, not waiting for the end of the commercial rollout, and building on the half a million rural homes and businesses already given coverage through our support.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">As part of Project Gigabit we are funding up to £210 million worth of vouchers over the next three years to help with the costs of installing gigabit to people’s doorsteps and up to £110 million to connect up to 7,000 rural public buildings such as GP surgeries, libraries and schools. All premises not covered through these measures or through commercial coverage will be in scope for new Project Gigabit contracts.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">According to Thinkbroadband (<a href="http://labs.thinkbroadband.com/local/E14000958" target="_blank">http://labs.thinkbroadband.com/local/E14000958</a>) 99.61% of premises in Southport currently has access to superfast broadband - up from 23% in 2011. On top of this, 19% also have access to Gigabit speeds. So far, 9 gigabit connection vouchers have been issued in the Southport area with a value of £19,600. Eligibility of other premises for vouchers can be checked at <a href="https://gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk/ </a></ins></p><p /><p />
answering member constituency Boston and Skegness more like this
answering member printed Matt Warman more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-26T10:02:45.91Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-26T10:02:45.91Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2021-05-27T14:48:37.277Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-27T14:48:37.277Z
answering member
4361
label Biography information for Matt Warman more like this
previous answer version
2742
answering member constituency Boston and Skegness more like this
answering member printed Matt Warman more like this
answering member
4361
label Biography information for Matt Warman more like this
tabling member
4669
label Biography information for Damien Moore more like this
1315716
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
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 Tourism: Disability 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 (a) encourage private businesses in the tourism sector to be more accessible to disabled people and (b) work with the Welsh Government to supply businesses with free access to accessibility guides. more like this
tabling member constituency Ynys Môn more like this
tabling member printed
Virginia Crosbie more like this
uin 3209 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-05-24more like thismore than 2021-05-24
answer text <p>My Department, alongside VisitBritain and VisitEngland, have taken a number of steps to improve accessibility within the tourism sector.</p><p>For example, VisitBritain and VisitEngland launched the Channel 4 Mission: Accessible series last year, which highlighted the perspective of visitors with access needs enjoying the tourism landscape and included an episode filmed in Wales.</p><p>VisitEngland has a dedicated web portal providing tailored business advice to tourism businesses, including guidance on how to welcome guests with different access needs.</p><p>The Tourism Sector Deal, published in June 2019, set out an ambition to make the UK the most accessible destination in Europe by 2025. The Tourism Recovery Plan will set out how we will support the tourism sector to build back better from the pandemic, including by making it more accessible.</p><p>More generally, the Government is committed to improving the lives of disabled people, and will publish the National Strategy for Disabled People this year. The strategy will take into account the impacts of the pandemic on disabled people and will focus on the issues that disabled people say affect them the most in all aspects and phases of life.</p><p>As tourism is devolved, the Welsh Government is responsible for any targeted initiatives to support the sector in Wales - though we will continue to engage with the Devolved Administrations to discuss issues relevant to the tourism sector.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
grouped question UIN 3211 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-24T13:26:38.68Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-24T13:26:38.68Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4859
label Biography information for Virginia Crosbie more like this