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1256908

registered interest
date	30/11/2020
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	Gambling: 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 opportunity the Government made available to (a) adult gaming centres, (b) bingo halls and (c) casinos to adopt covid-secure measures as a condition of re-opening in areas subject to Tier Three covid-19 restrictions from 2 December 2020.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	122643
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2020 answer text <p>The government, with advice from SAGE, reviewed the impact of the previous tiering arrangements and decided that unfortunately stricter rules on tier 3 closures would be necessary to have an impact on the rate of transmission in very high alert areas. This led to the decision that all hospitality and indoor entertainment venues in tier 3 areas would have to close, including casinos, bingo halls and adult gaming centres. SAGE advice is independent and published on a regular basis on: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/scientific-advisory-group-for-emergencies" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/scientific-advisory-group-for-emergencies</a></p><p>The government has continued to engage with the land-based gambling sector throughout the pandemic, including with its trade associations the Betting and Gaming Council, Bacta and the Bingo Association. The Minister for Sports, Heritage and Tourism has had a series of roundtable discussions with the industry to discuss the impact of Covid-19, including representatives from two of Britain’s largest AGC operators. DCMS officials have been in regular contact with the representative trade associations and fed their views into the government decision-making process, and they are continuing to do so.</p><p>Government has set out an analysis of the health, economic and social impacts of the tiered approach, which can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-health-economic-and-social-effects-of-covid-19-and-the-tiered-approach" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-health-economic-and-social-effects-of-covid-19-and-the-tiered-approach</a>. As on previous occasions, local data packs have also been published.</p><p /> <p>Epidemiological data and projection models on local restriction tiers, including commentary on individual tier allocation decisions, can also be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/938964/Coronavirus_England_briefing_26_November.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/938964/Coronavirus_England_briefing_26_November.pdf</a>.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 122608 122644 122915 122916 124735 125212 question first answered 08/12/2020 15:39:08 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1256909

registered interest
date	30/11/2020
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	Gambling: 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 evidence his Department received on the rate of covid-19 transmission in (a) adult gaming centres, (b) bingo halls and (c) casinos to support the decision for those businesses based in tier three local covid alert level areas to remain closed from 2 December 2020.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	122644
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2020 answer text <p>The government, with advice from SAGE, reviewed the impact of the previous tiering arrangements and decided that unfortunately stricter rules on tier 3 closures would be necessary to have an impact on the rate of transmission in very high alert areas. This led to the decision that all hospitality and indoor entertainment venues in tier 3 areas would have to close, including casinos, bingo halls and adult gaming centres. SAGE advice is independent and published on a regular basis on: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/scientific-advisory-group-for-emergencies" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/scientific-advisory-group-for-emergencies</a></p><p>The government has continued to engage with the land-based gambling sector throughout the pandemic, including with its trade associations the Betting and Gaming Council, Bacta and the Bingo Association. The Minister for Sports, Heritage and Tourism has had a series of roundtable discussions with the industry to discuss the impact of Covid-19, including representatives from two of Britain’s largest AGC operators. DCMS officials have been in regular contact with the representative trade associations and fed their views into the government decision-making process, and they are continuing to do so.</p><p>Government has set out an analysis of the health, economic and social impacts of the tiered approach, which can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-health-economic-and-social-effects-of-covid-19-and-the-tiered-approach" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-health-economic-and-social-effects-of-covid-19-and-the-tiered-approach</a>. As on previous occasions, local data packs have also been published.</p><p /> <p>Epidemiological data and projection models on local restriction tiers, including commentary on individual tier allocation decisions, can also be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/938964/Coronavirus_England_briefing_26_November.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/938964/Coronavirus_England_briefing_26_November.pdf</a>.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston grouped question UIN 122608 122643 122915 122916 124735 125212 question first answered 08/12/2020 15:39:08 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1254931

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Homicide: Transgender People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many murders there have been where the victim was recorded as being transgender in each year for which information is available.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	119996
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>The Home Office collects data on homicide and murder offences recorded by the police in England and Wales, including the sex of victim. However, data on the gender identity of victims of murder is not collected centrally. Police forces may hold these data at the local level.</p><p>Information on homicide Offences recorded by the police are published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/homicideinenglandandwales/yearendingmarch2019" target="_blank">https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/homicideinenglandandwales/yearendingmarch2019</a></p> answering member constituency North West Hampshire answering member printed Kit Malthouse question first answered 02/12/2020 15:21:50 answering member 4495 label Biography information for Kit Malthouse
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1254932

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Homicide: Transgender People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on the number of (a) people who have been convicted of murder and (b) victims of murder who were transgender around the world.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	119997
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2020 answer text <p>The FCDO does not collect statistics for the number of people convicted of murder, or victims of murder who were transgender, around the world.</p><p>The Government firmly believes that the chance to live with dignity, free from violence or discrimination, should not depend on a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. We directly challenge governments that criminalise homosexuality, at the highest possible level. The UK is currently co-chair and a founder-member of the Equal Rights Coalition, a grouping of 42 countries committed to working together to promote LGBTI equality globally. We work with partner countries and through international organisations, including the UN, OSCE, the Council of Europe and the Commonwealth, to promote inclusion.</p><p>We believe that the strongest, safest and most prosperous societies are those in which all citizens can live freely without fear of violence or discrimination. The international community must uphold the universality of human rights.</p> answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills answering member printed Wendy Morton question first answered 30/11/2020 15:23:17 answering member 4358 label Biography information for Wendy Morton
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1254935

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Homicide: Transgender People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many convicted murderers were recorded as being transgender in each year for which information is available.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	119998
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p>Date</p></td><td><p>Number of serving prisoners convicted of murder reporting as being transgender</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31 March 2016</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31 March 2017</p></td><td><p>15</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31 March 2018</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31 March 2019</p></td><td><p>20</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>This data is not available prior to 2016 or currently available for 2020. Individuals may contribute towards totals in multiple years.</p><p> </p><p>We expect all prisoners to be treated fairly, lawfully and decently, with their rights and safety properly respected. Thorough and appropriate assessment of risk is of paramount importance for the management of all those in our care, regardless of an individual’s gender or any protected characteristic they may or may not have.</p> answering member constituency South East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Lucy Frazer question first answered 02/12/2020 17:40:28 answering member 4517 label Biography information for Lucy Frazer
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1254937

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Department of Health and Social Care: International Men's Day
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department took to mark International Men's Day on 19 November 2020.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	119999
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>The Health and Wellbeing Team, part of the Department’s Human Resources function, ran a 60 minute radio show for Departmental staff featuring three guest male speakers from across the Civil Service. In addition, the male Head of Wellbeing wrote a blog published on the Department’s intranet on the challenges that men often face in the modern world, with links on how to access emotional and mental health support.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 02/12/2020 17:12:55 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1254938

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Ministry of Education: International Men's Day
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department took to mark International Men's Day on 19 November 2020.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	120000
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2020 answer text <p>International Men’s Day offers an opportunity to highlight where we need to do more to improve outcomes for men and boys, as well as an opportunity to talk about some of the work being done across Government to tackle those issues.</p><p>Work includes preparation for an Employment Bill which, subject to further consultation, will make flexible working the default unless employers have good reason not to; and delivering the Suicide Prevention Workplan, which sets out action that is being taken across Government departments and the NHS to reduce suicides, including amongst men.</p><p>The Government is committed to levelling up opportunity and ensuring fairness for all - regardless of gender or background.</p><p>Civil Service Local events to mark the day were promoted by our staff networks. A virtual panel event was organised by the Black Asian Minority Ethnic Network in Coventry, to commemorate International Men's Day on the importance of role models and men’s mental health issues.</p> answering member constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton answering member printed Nick Gibb question first answered 03/12/2020 17:02:07 answering member 111 label Biography information for Nick Gibb
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1254939

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: International Men's Day
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department took to mark International Men's Day on 19 November 2020.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	120001
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>Every year, International Men’s Day offers an opportunity to highlight how outcomes for men and boys can be improved and the important work going on every day to address this. This year’s theme was “Better health for men and boys”. Defra group marked this day with a blog by our Deputy Gender champion, Mark Thompson. Mark highlighted the inclusion agenda for men, in particular mental health issues and how our networks help and support employees. In addition, our newly formed Gender Board has raised the need to engage men better in gender equality conversations.</p><p> </p><p>Linked to this year’s theme, details of the ASK TWICE campaign were shared with employees. The campaign is specifically aimed at men, and is part of the national <a href="https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/about-us" target="_blank">Time To Change</a> initiative led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness which aims to change the way we think about, and take action on, mental health problems.</p><p><em> </em></p><p>In addition to supporting International Men’s Day this November, across Defra group we support many UK gender-based initiatives, including Movember. One example is a panel discussion on International Men’s Day itself, hosted by our Women’s Network and the Defra Movember campaign. During this session various Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network leads discussed a range of subjects related to male stereotypes: e.g. men’s health, mental health, fatherhood and how to support men in the workplace. These sessions reflected the fact that these issues affect everyone: colleagues, friends, husbands, wives, partners, families and organisations. Another example this November has been the Defra Cancer Network partnering with our Black Asian and Minority Ethnic Network to run two online events highlighting how different aspects of cancer may affect individuals across gender lines. These events were supplemented by the sharing of personal stories of prostate cancer across the group via blogs, with the objective of tackling stigma around men’s health issues. This content featured links to useful information with messages encouraging employees “if in doubt, get it checked”.</p><p>To complement these network-led sessions, groups have been set up on our internal Yammer pages. Examples include #Team EA Movember which provides an opportunity for employees to fundraise and the Movember page for anyone wanting to join the conversation, or to become a Movember Workplace Ambassador. We have also started an anonymous WhatsApp group, providing a safe place for men to talk with others who are currently suffering or have previously suffered from cancer or mental health problems.</p><p> </p><p>Finally, we use other opportunities throughout the year to raise and address issues of concern to men. For instance, Defra group marked Carers’ Rights Day on 26 November in support of men with caring responsibilities. Through our HR policies and standard work practices, Defra group continues to ensure all men have access to flexible working and shared parental leave, giving them the opportunity for work-life balance and the ability to take time away from the workplace to fulfil their caring responsibilities.</p><p>Defra organisations recognise that talking is important. We appreciate that for many people it is easier to simply say “I’m OK” than to admit they have problems. In recognition of our differences, Defra group is committed to finding ways that enable anyone and everyone to reach out for help, regardless of their gender identity - whether cis, trans, fluid or non-binary.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 02/12/2020 11:18:48 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1254941

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Cabinet Office: International Men's Day
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department took to mark International Men's Day on 19 November 2020.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	120002
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>The Cabinet Office promoted a number of virtual events to mark International Men’s Day on 19 November 2020, this included an event regarding Men &amp; Mental Health.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez question first answered 02/12/2020 17:02:42 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1254942

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: International Men's Day
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department took to mark International Men's Day on 19 November 2020.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	120003
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>This Government is committed to levelling up opportunity and ensuring fairness for all - regardless of gender or background. International Men’s Day offers an opportunity to highlight where we need to do more to improve outcomes for men and boys and to talk about some of the work taken across the Government to support this work.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This work ranges from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, looking at outcomes for the whole population. This includes ethnic minorities and White British people, as well as preparation for an Employment Bill which, subject to further consultation, will make flexible working the default unless employers have good reason not to. We are also delivering the Suicide Prevention Workplan, which sets out action that is being taken across Government departments and the NHS to reduce suicides, including amongst men.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department marked International Men’s Day with an online ‘Being Real About Men’s Mental Health’ event, which all staff were invited to attend. We also shared resources with all Departmental staff on Movember and men’s health via the intranet, with links to websites offering advice and support.</p> answering member constituency Stratford-on-Avon answering member printed Nadhim Zahawi question first answered 02/12/2020 17:37:52 answering member 4113 label Biography information for Nadhim Zahawi
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies