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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

584014

registered interest
date	15/09/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Cybersecurity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many officials of his Department have responsibilities for cyber security.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	46600
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/10/2016 answer text <p>Transparency data on Cabinet Office staffing can be found online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cabinet-office-staff-and-salary-data-as-at-31-march-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cabinet-office-staff-and-salary-data-as-at-31-march-2016</a></p> answering member constituency Ipswich answering member printed Ben Gummer question first answered 10/10/2016 09:19:56 answering member 3988 label Biography information for Ben Gummer
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

584015

registered interest
date	15/09/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Data Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he plans to take to improve the clarity of advice to government departments on protecting data.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	46601
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government’s <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/security-policy-framework/hmg-security-policy-framework" target="_blank">Security Policy Framework</a> has clear requirements on Information Assurance which are mandatory for departments. They include a range of measures including the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications" target="_blank">Classification Policy</a> which set out expectations of how government will protect the wide variety of information that it generates, collects, processes, stores and exchanges appropriately and effectively. As the NAO report acknowledges, the UK government is acknowledged as a world leader in this area.</p><p>However, we are conscious that these policies and structures have grown organically over time and need to keep pace with Government’s digital transformation plans. So the Cabinet Office conducted its own review of Government security in early 2016 and many of the findings are consistent with the NAO report. We are already starting to implement the recommendations in the review.</p><p>For example, we are already well underway in strengthening oversight of information security by bringing together nine separate central teams into just two. We have also appointed the Government’s first ever Chief Security Officer to bring together all disciplines of government security under central leadership. As part of this work Cabinet Office is working with GCHQ and the Government Digital Service to rationalise and clarify the guidance to departments on information security and protecting data. The National Cyber Security Centre which is due to stand up in the autumn will also play a lead role in advising departments on cyber security.</p><p>But we can and will do more and we will respond fully to this report in due course.</p> answering member constituency Ipswich answering member printed Ben Gummer grouped question UIN 46669 question first answered 10/10/2016 09:18:45 answering member 3988 label Biography information for Ben Gummer
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

584016

registered interest
date	15/09/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster: Public Expenditure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the estimated annual annual cost to the public purse is of the Office of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	46602
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/10/2016 answer text <p>The costs related to the Office of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will be accounted for in the usual way in the Cabinet Office Annual Report and Accounts.</p> answering member constituency Ipswich answering member printed Ben Gummer question first answered 10/10/2016 08:34:07 answering member 3988 label Biography information for Ben Gummer
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

584017

registered interest
date	15/09/2016
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Government Departments: Data Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his assessment is of the implications for the Government's policies on data protection of the findings of the NAO report, Protecting information across the government, published in September 2016.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Tom Watson
uin	46669
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/10/2016 answer text <p>The Government’s <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/security-policy-framework/hmg-security-policy-framework" target="_blank">Security Policy Framework</a> has clear requirements on Information Assurance which are mandatory for departments. They include a range of measures including the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications" target="_blank">Classification Policy</a> which set out expectations of how government will protect the wide variety of information that it generates, collects, processes, stores and exchanges appropriately and effectively. As the NAO report acknowledges, the UK government is acknowledged as a world leader in this area.</p><p>However, we are conscious that these policies and structures have grown organically over time and need to keep pace with Government’s digital transformation plans. So the Cabinet Office conducted its own review of Government security in early 2016 and many of the findings are consistent with the NAO report. We are already starting to implement the recommendations in the review.</p><p>For example, we are already well underway in strengthening oversight of information security by bringing together nine separate central teams into just two. We have also appointed the Government’s first ever Chief Security Officer to bring together all disciplines of government security under central leadership. As part of this work Cabinet Office is working with GCHQ and the Government Digital Service to rationalise and clarify the guidance to departments on information security and protecting data. The National Cyber Security Centre which is due to stand up in the autumn will also play a lead role in advising departments on cyber security.</p><p>But we can and will do more and we will respond fully to this report in due course.</p> answering member constituency Ipswich answering member printed Ben Gummer grouped question UIN 46601 question first answered 10/10/2016 09:18:45 answering member 3988 label Biography information for Ben Gummer
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest