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942600

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2018
	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
	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 comparative assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness (a) voluntary and (b) compulsory contributions for the (i) research, (ii) education and (iii) treatment of gambling disorders.
	tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
	tabling member printed	Tom Watson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	164309
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2018 answer text <p>The Gambling Commission requires all operators licensed under the Gambling Act 2005 to make a contribution towards the research, prevention and treatment of gambling-related harm. It does not specify how much this should be, nor which organisations should be supported.</p><p> </p><p>GambleAware is the leading charity commissioning research, education and treatment, and currently asks operators to donate a minimum of 0.1% of their Gross Gambling Yield (GGY). Most do, with GambleAware receiving £9.4m in 2017/18. Industry also made donations to other bodies supporting research, education and treatment, bringing industry’s collective support for RET to above 0.1% of its GGY.</p><p><ins class="ministerial">We considered research, education and treatment as part of our Review of Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility and published our response on 17 May. The Review looked at protections across the gambling industry and support for those who experience harm, including the arrangements for funding support.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We want to see an effective and sustainable voluntary system, with improved coordination and better understanding of what measures are most effective to ensure future funding increases will be spent in the most effective way. Our response outlined a number of initiatives for improving the current system, increasing access to services and strengthening the evidence base. The Government does not consider that introducing a statutory levy is necessary or appropriate at this stage.</ins></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch question first answered 19/07/2018 12:10:11 question first ministerially corrected 19/07/2018 13:05:29 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch previous answer version 70502 answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
	tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

455212

	registered interest
	date	25/02/2016
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cabinet Office: Staff
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many officials in his Department are responsible for coordinating and developing international policy across Government.
	tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
	tabling member printed	Tom Watson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	28516
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2016 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Promoting diversity in the Senior Civil Service is a ministerial responsibility of the Minister for the Cabinet Office. I have had frequent such meetings, and details of Ministers' meetings with external organisations are published routinely and can be found on www. Gov.UK.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">As part of this Government’s transparency agenda, twice a year all Departments are required to publish an organogram and structure charts that contain information about the roles performed by staff. The latest Cabinet Office organogram is available at <a href="https://data.gov.uk/organogram/cabinet-office" target="_blank">https://data.gov.uk/organogram/cabinet-office</a> and the latest structure charts may be downloaded at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cabinet-office-structure-charts" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cabinet-office-structure-charts</a>.</ins></p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock question first answered 04/03/2016 13:50:32 question first ministerially corrected 07/03/2016 16:23:22 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock previous answer version 49154 answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matthew Hancock answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
	tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

693183

	registered interest
	date	22/02/2017
	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	Government Art Collection
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, in which locations items from the Government Art Collection have been shown in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
	tabling member printed	Tom Watson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	65037
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>A list of the locations in which items from the Government Art Collection have been shown in the last 12 months is attached.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 27/02/2017 17:42:07 question first ministerially corrected 01/03/2017 11:19:15 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock attachment 1 file name GAC PQ 65037 amended.docx title List of Locations - Amended - Additions in Red previous answer version 37353 answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock attachment 1 file name GAC PQ 65037 list.pdf title List of locations the GAC has been shown
	tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1012473

	registered interest
	date	22/11/2018
	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	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: GoldenTree Asset Management
	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 (a) he or (b) officials from his Department have (i) met or (ii) been in correspondence with representatives from GoldenTree Asset Management since his appointment.
	tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
	tabling member printed	Tom Watson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	194686
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2018 answer text <p>I updated the House on Monday 19th November regarding Johnston Press. Johnston Press had a number of creditors including Golden Tree Asset Management, Fidelity, Caravel Asset Management, and Benefits Street Partners. As I set out on 19 November, a consortium of creditors formed JPI Media to take over the assets of Johnston Press. DCMS has been in contact with a number of stakeholders in relation to the takeover<del class="ministerial">.</del><ins class="ministerial">:I spoke with David King (Chief Executive of JPI Media) and John Ensall (Director at JPI Media). Officials at DCMS have also spoken to representatives of Johnston Press and JPI Media. </ins></p> answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam answering member printed Jeremy Wright question first answered 27/11/2018 14:57:08 question first ministerially corrected 27/11/2018 18:02:20 answering member 1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright previous answer version 87421 answering member constituency Kenilworth and Southam answering member printed Jeremy Wright answering member 1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright
	tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1079450

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2019
	answering body	Women and Equalities
	answering dept id	31
	answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
	answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
	hansard heading	Females: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving access for women's organisations and coalitions to engage with Government.
	tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
	tabling member printed	Tom Watson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	227057
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2019 answer text <p>The Minister for Women and Equalities regularly discusses gender equality issues with Cabinet colleagues and this Government is committed to tackling the major injustices that hold women back. We regularly consult with women’s organisations as we develop policies, and will continue to do so. For example, we have engaged with women’s groups through the Centenary Programme, Returners Programme and the LGBT action plan.</p><p>The Government Equalities Office is currently developing a programme of work to ensure that women’s voices are better heard by policymakers. Our aim is to understand the barriers that women face and enable them to fulfil their potential.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 05/03/2019 15:51:01 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

891398

	registered interest
	date	25/04/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Gambling: Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effect of (a) problem gambling and (b) gambling addiction on acquisitive crime.
	tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
	tabling member printed	Tom Watson
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	137983
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2018 answer text <p>The Home Office has not undertaken an assessment.</p><p> </p><p>The Modern Crime Prevention Strategy published in March 2016 sets out how we analyse and respond to crime through the consideration of six drivers of crime (opportunity, character, effectiveness of the criminal justice system, profit, drugs and alcohol). This includes looking at new and emerging trends in acquisitive crime where we work closely with the police and relevant industry leads. While there are various studies suggesting that the prevalence of gambling is higher in offenders than the general population, the issue of problem gambling and gambling addiction has not been raised as a specific issue during our conversations about acquisitive crime with the police and others.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 02/05/2018 14:37:57 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
	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
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	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
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	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
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	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
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	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