0:00:08 > 0:00:12Welcome to BBC Parliament's live coverage of the House of Commons.
0:00:12 > 0:00:18In an hour do you -- Labour MP will ask a question on the recently
0:00:18 > 0:00:23published report on hormonal pregnancy tests. Then the Leader of
0:00:23 > 0:00:25the House Andrea Leadsome will outline the forthcoming business in
0:00:25 > 0:00:31the Commons, and will then make a statement in Parliament's
0:00:31 > 0:00:35independent complaints and grievance policy following recent sexual
0:00:35 > 0:00:39harassment allegations. Then, a debate calling for the waiting time
0:00:39 > 0:00:43for the Universal Credit payment being reduced from six weeks to a
0:00:43 > 0:00:48month, for the first payment. Join me for a round-up in both Houses of
0:00:48 > 0:00:53Parliament at 11pm. First, questions to the Culture, Media and Sport
0:00:53 > 0:01:01Minister.It is noted on today's order paper that on the 18th of
0:01:01 > 0:01:06November 1917, captain the honourable Neil James Archibald
0:01:06 > 0:01:15Primrose PC MC, member for Wisbech, died from wounds received in action
0:01:15 > 0:01:24at the third Battle of Gaza. We remember him today. Order, questions
0:01:24 > 0:01:36to the Secretary of State for digital Culture, Media and Sport.
0:01:36 > 0:01:42Thank you. The length of the name sounds like a land grab. With
0:01:42 > 0:01:48permission I will answer this along with question 14. Over 94% of UK
0:01:48 > 0:01:52homes and businesses can now access superfast broadband and we're on
0:01:52 > 0:01:57track to reach 95% by the end of the year. Superfast broadband coverage
0:01:57 > 0:02:01will extend beyond that to at least another 2% of premises for those not
0:02:01 > 0:02:05covered by superfast broadband we will ensure universal broadband
0:02:05 > 0:02:13coverage of at least 10 megabits. Can I thank the Secretary of State.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18I am delighted that Aberdeen is one of six pilot areas for super fast
0:02:18 > 0:02:21reliable full fibre broadband, which offers speeds as high as one
0:02:21 > 0:02:31gigabit. However at a time when governments slow roll-out has left
0:02:31 > 0:02:39Aberdeen South with one of the worst speeds, does the Minister Sheila
0:02:39 > 0:02:48concerned that this is vital to boosting the economy in Aberdeen?I
0:02:48 > 0:02:52am disappointed to hear about coverage and his consistency because
0:02:52 > 0:02:56this government has put the resources behind the superfast
0:02:56 > 0:03:01programme, but we are reliant on local authorities and the Scottish
0:03:01 > 0:03:05Government to deliver the superfast programme. We have always said that
0:03:05 > 0:03:10superfast gives good connectivity as quickly as possible, but actually
0:03:10 > 0:03:16full fibre is the future, and the fact Aberdeen is in the pilot is
0:03:16 > 0:03:21good news for his constituents.I'm grateful to her for her answer.
0:03:21 > 0:03:26People in my constituency are hungry for full fibre broadband here, when
0:03:26 > 0:03:34will they get it?We are determined to make sure all businesses and
0:03:34 > 0:03:36people living in his constituency are able to access broadband speeds
0:03:36 > 0:03:41they need to ensure they will be part of the digital revolution we
0:03:41 > 0:03:45are seeing in the economy. We will deliver full fibre to his
0:03:45 > 0:03:52constituency as soon as practical. Virgin Media have recognised that
0:03:52 > 0:03:59Wrexham is a great place to invest. As I speak, they are building a new
0:03:59 > 0:04:04infrastructure in Wrexham. What can she do to help members opposite who
0:04:04 > 0:04:07always complain about the government's performance on
0:04:07 > 0:04:10superfast broadband to ensure they have the benefits Wrexham is now
0:04:10 > 0:04:18having?I think it is a shame that he takes the approach he has. If I
0:04:18 > 0:04:24use the example of my honourable friend in Aberdeen, in 2012 only 2%
0:04:24 > 0:04:28of premises have access to superfast broadband, that is now 94% thanks to
0:04:28 > 0:04:32the actions of this government. We know that we need to continue
0:04:32 > 0:04:38working on this because it is important we get the rate access. I
0:04:38 > 0:04:46am delighted his constituency has such good broadband access.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50Ceredigion has the dubious accolade of being in the bottom ten per
0:04:50 > 0:04:52broadband provision. What discussions has she had with the
0:04:52 > 0:04:56Welsh government to ensure that rural areas of Wales are not left
0:04:56 > 0:05:07behind?I can assure him that my department does speak regularly to
0:05:07 > 0:05:09the Welsh government, who have responsibility for delivering
0:05:09 > 0:05:13superfast broadband, but they will have heard his comments and will act
0:05:13 > 0:05:22upon them.I am pleased to hear the Secretary of State talk about the
0:05:22 > 0:05:26superfast broadband coverage. Superfast Essex will provide
0:05:26 > 0:05:31coverage for 95% of the county, but what is being done to provide access
0:05:31 > 0:05:38to the other 95% of Essex, many who live in rural areas and require
0:05:38 > 0:05:45improved connectivity?Superfast Essex will reach 95%, and the
0:05:45 > 0:05:55programme does not end at the end of 2017. We expect... I would also urge
0:05:55 > 0:06:01her and her constituent neighbours in Essex to encourage take-up of
0:06:01 > 0:06:05superfast broadband because as people take up access to superfast
0:06:05 > 0:06:10broadband, then becomes money back into the system to connect even more
0:06:10 > 0:06:15promises to superfast broadband. Could she explained why the UK
0:06:15 > 0:06:22Government's contribution to the Scottish Government roll-out project
0:06:22 > 0:06:26is just £21 million, less than that awarded to Devon and Somerset? Will
0:06:26 > 0:06:30she join me in applauding the scale of the Scottish Government's
0:06:30 > 0:06:34ambition, looking at 30 megabits per second per every Scottish household,
0:06:34 > 0:06:37and does she think the people of England deserved but level of
0:06:37 > 0:06:45ambition from the government?This is about delivery of superfast
0:06:45 > 0:06:47broadband, not just ambition on superfast broadband. I am afraid the
0:06:47 > 0:06:51Scottish Government is behind and every single measure compared to
0:06:51 > 0:07:03other areas. He talks about money, money, money. The point is that is
0:07:03 > 0:07:06about delivery here. Other local authorities and areas have been able
0:07:06 > 0:07:15to deliver. I hope the Scottish Government will take note. We're
0:07:15 > 0:07:18working closely with industry to develop a deal for the creative
0:07:18 > 0:07:24industries, including how government and industry can partner to develop.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27Following the independent review of the sector and working with key
0:07:27 > 0:07:31creative industries Council and Federation, we are discussing
0:07:31 > 0:07:35measures including ways to improve information about careers in the
0:07:35 > 0:07:40creative industries, and tackling barriers to working in the sector.I
0:07:40 > 0:07:42visited a number of excellent apprenticeship schemes across
0:07:42 > 0:07:49broadcast media. We were told they had to seek out information about
0:07:49 > 0:07:54than themselves, rather than being given information from careers
0:07:54 > 0:07:59advisers. What can we do to further promote apprenticeships to young
0:07:59 > 0:08:07people?They are fantastic and a great achievement. A fantastic way
0:08:07 > 0:08:10to get skills and training needed for future careers. There are
0:08:10 > 0:08:14specific issues with regard to apprenticeships, particularly the
0:08:14 > 0:08:21fact so many freelancers in the industries. The skills minister did
0:08:21 > 0:08:25meet a Round Table of creative industries this week to discuss how
0:08:25 > 0:08:28we can make this work so we get the benefits of apprenticeships to all
0:08:28 > 0:08:38young people.Nurturing diversity is key to industries. Will the Minister
0:08:38 > 0:08:41join me in urging the new chief executive of Channel 4 to have a
0:08:41 > 0:08:47different approach to her predecessor, putting access to the
0:08:47 > 0:08:56industry at the top of the wish list?We have a question on Channel
0:08:56 > 0:09:004's location later, but if I can make the point that Channel 4 has
0:09:00 > 0:09:06done incredibly great work when it comes to diversity, they have great
0:09:06 > 0:09:11on-screen talent, which has disabilities, different sexualities,
0:09:11 > 0:09:15they have been very good at promoting that and I want to pay
0:09:15 > 0:09:20tribute to them for that. Across the industry, the more diversity would
0:09:20 > 0:09:24mean more creativity, which is a message they must listen to. That
0:09:24 > 0:09:32diversity may be located outside London.To progress careers,
0:09:32 > 0:09:37creative artists need lots of work opportunities, and from musicians
0:09:37 > 0:09:43that means venues, many of which are being closed. Will she gave
0:09:43 > 0:09:52consideration to put rules into legislation, as I hope to propose
0:09:52 > 0:09:57later?We're working to look at the proposition that has been put
0:09:57 > 0:10:01forward.Does she agree that the best way to promote careers in
0:10:01 > 0:10:07creative industries is on the back of the economy, and having sensible
0:10:07 > 0:10:17policies drive the country forward. I could not have put it better.The
0:10:17 > 0:10:20people with most interesting careers in the creative industries are the
0:10:20 > 0:10:26workforce, and in the creative industries they are also rights
0:10:26 > 0:10:33holders as well as workers, so why has the government continued to deny
0:10:33 > 0:10:37this to the trade unions? Will she make a pledge to rectify this
0:10:37 > 0:10:43omission immediately?Membership of the creative industries Council is
0:10:43 > 0:10:46determined by the membership of the council, it is not a government
0:10:46 > 0:10:52decision. He will be aware if he has been speaking to the creative
0:10:52 > 0:10:56industries Council that because of the sector deal, any decisions about
0:10:56 > 0:10:59future membership have been deferred until the sector deal has been
0:10:59 > 0:11:15finalised.Superfast broadband is available to 94% of premises. In
0:11:15 > 0:11:242010, only 2.5% of homes in Windsor had superfast broadband access.
0:11:24 > 0:11:29Windsor is a very well-connected constituency, but we do have some
0:11:29 > 0:11:35concerns that in the rural and semi rural areas that there may be some
0:11:35 > 0:11:41need for further connectivity. Does he agree that in order to boost the
0:11:41 > 0:11:43creative, home education and entertainment market, that
0:11:43 > 0:11:47developers and local authorities would do well to push on with
0:11:47 > 0:11:51ensuring they deliver broadband infrastructure like ducting
0:11:51 > 0:11:57alongside the mains?
0:11:57 > 0:12:01Windsor is not only well-connected but well represented and I would say
0:12:01 > 0:12:06that my honourable friend makes a very important point, which is that
0:12:06 > 0:12:10as new developments are built its very important they get the
0:12:10 > 0:12:13infrastructure and connectivity right from the start so we have
0:12:13 > 0:12:17agreed with the home builders Federation and major broadband
0:12:17 > 0:12:22providers that all new large developments, over 30 homes, will
0:12:22 > 0:12:30get good connections but we are also talking to DCLG to strengthen that
0:12:30 > 0:12:33requirement because it seems absurd to build a new house without
0:12:33 > 0:12:40building the fibre all the way to it.I wrote to the Treasury about
0:12:40 > 0:12:44their 200 million locally led infrastructure fund, they passed me
0:12:44 > 0:12:49to the Minister who passed me to the local authority. The local authority
0:12:49 > 0:12:54says the criteria mean people have to make bids that are too big for a
0:12:54 > 0:12:59rural area. Please cut the Minister look again so that my constituency
0:12:59 > 0:13:08in Teesdale get the broadband they need.I was in Teesside last week
0:13:08 > 0:13:14and talking to local authorities from across the region. And we
0:13:14 > 0:13:21designed this scheme to allow all local bodies of whatever size to bid
0:13:21 > 0:13:27in, whether that's the district Borough Council, county council is
0:13:27 > 0:13:30larger metropolitan areas. I look forward to engaging with her after
0:13:30 > 0:13:37this to ensure that can be taken forward.Can I suggest my right
0:13:37 > 0:13:39honourable friend comes to the other end of Berkshire and looks at what
0:13:39 > 0:13:45west Berkshire Council have done in trying to reach the hardest to reach
0:13:45 > 0:13:52in rural areas. Only a fraction of the homes now don't have superfast
0:13:52 > 0:13:58or won't have superfast in the next few months and they are working with
0:13:58 > 0:14:07Gigaclear is a really effective company.West Berkshire is also
0:14:07 > 0:14:12well-connected, and testament is that they have made good progress on
0:14:12 > 0:14:21superfast broadband. There are now lots of providers and they are
0:14:21 > 0:14:25working to get Britain connected.Mr Speaker, we understand the UK
0:14:25 > 0:14:32Government is likely to be taking up the offer from BT which is far
0:14:32 > 0:14:42behind the Scottish Government. Can he say whether he intends to discuss
0:14:42 > 0:14:48this before making a decision, will he take up the suggestion of a UK
0:14:48 > 0:14:54wide working group?Yes, I'm going to Scotland in a fortnight to
0:14:54 > 0:14:57discuss their spot in Scotland we delegated the funding to the
0:14:57 > 0:15:02Scottish Government and they have contracted more slowly than any
0:15:02 > 0:15:05English county or the Welsh government and they need to get on
0:15:05 > 0:15:14with it.We have also got Gigaclear coming into Devon and Somerset as
0:15:14 > 0:15:19competition to be too but we still have a big percentage of people who
0:15:19 > 0:15:23are most hard to reach and we have got to concentrate on getting
0:15:23 > 0:15:29superfast broadband to them.He's dead right and I pay tribute to the
0:15:29 > 0:15:34work Devon and Somerset have done, they have grouped together to and
0:15:34 > 0:15:39deliver to some very hard to reach areas and have been getting the
0:15:39 > 0:15:42contract out of the door to get connectivity better as fast as
0:15:42 > 0:15:49possible.The creative industries are one of the UK s greatest success
0:15:49 > 0:15:53stories contributing over £87 billion to the economy and we have
0:15:53 > 0:15:56been working close with the creative industries to understand the impacts
0:15:56 > 0:16:02and opportunities presented by our decision to leave the EU.New
0:16:02 > 0:16:06technologies are fuelling economic growth in our country. No more so
0:16:06 > 0:16:20than in Manchester, one of the worlds... International city built
0:16:20 > 0:16:25on... What is the Minister doing to ensure Brexit does not create new
0:16:25 > 0:16:30borders under separate community who thrive where there are no language
0:16:30 > 0:16:35barriers, no cultural barriers, just like minded individuals?I agree
0:16:35 > 0:16:39Manchester was a fantastic, creative, innovative, diverse city
0:16:39 > 0:16:46and I'm sure he will join me in welcoming the factory projects of
0:16:46 > 0:16:49£78 million being spent on regenerating the old Granada Studios
0:16:49 > 0:16:56into an amazing creative space. He would also I'm sure welcome the fact
0:16:56 > 0:17:00yesterday the Government announced a doubling of the number of Tier one
0:17:00 > 0:17:06visas available for highly skilled brightest and best creative and tech
0:17:06 > 0:17:12people. I'm sure he will also join me in welcoming the fact the success
0:17:12 > 0:17:16of tech north, a Manchester success story, will now be expanded across
0:17:16 > 0:17:22the whole of the UK.With the Secretary of State agree that coming
0:17:22 > 0:17:27out of the European Union opens up greater opportunities for the
0:17:27 > 0:17:32creative industries?I think what my honourable friend says is right,
0:17:32 > 0:17:36there are clearly challenges but great opportunities. These are
0:17:36 > 0:17:41global industries that have operated outside 27 member states of the
0:17:41 > 0:17:45European Union for ever and they are great British success story and I'm
0:17:45 > 0:17:52determined to continue to make them that.As well as the current
0:17:52 > 0:17:56generation of technologies, we've provided over £1 billion of funding
0:17:56 > 0:18:00to support the next generation of digital infrastructure including
0:18:00 > 0:18:04investment in full fibre networks and 5G test-beds so we are ready to
0:18:04 > 0:18:11ensure we are ahead of the pack as 5G is developed.Given the number of
0:18:11 > 0:18:15companies that specialise in technological innovation in and
0:18:15 > 0:18:24around Cambridge and the growth of Avotech, does the Minister think
0:18:24 > 0:18:31South East Cambridgeshire would be an excellent place to hold some 5G
0:18:31 > 0:18:37trials?Because of its combination of having amazing high-tech growth
0:18:37 > 0:18:47in Cambridge which -- and is an area where were contest these
0:18:47 > 0:18:49technologies I look forward to working with courtesy to see if it
0:18:49 > 0:18:57can make that happen. -- we can test these technologies.Later is a big
0:18:57 > 0:19:01part of the digital infrastructure. The Minister claims his data
0:19:01 > 0:19:07protection Bill is going to put people in control of their own data
0:19:07 > 0:19:12but it systematically strips various groups of any control of their data
0:19:12 > 0:19:15including immigrants so what is he doing to ensure people can control
0:19:15 > 0:19:23their own data?I'm slightly surprised by the question because we
0:19:23 > 0:19:27are bringing in the data protection Bill which gives much more control
0:19:27 > 0:19:33and consent over people's data to make sure we have a system in the UK
0:19:33 > 0:19:39which supports the use of data in a modern way and keeps and strengthens
0:19:39 > 0:19:45privacy. That no doubt will have a debate on that bill when it comes
0:19:45 > 0:19:50here but it's great it's got cross-party support.Does the
0:19:50 > 0:19:55Minister agree it's vital to invest in digital infrastructure if we are
0:19:55 > 0:20:02to raise productivity? Particularly in rural areas?Absolutely, not only
0:20:02 > 0:20:06making sure we get the current generation of technology rolled out
0:20:06 > 0:20:09and we are pushing the Scottish Government to deliver on that but
0:20:09 > 0:20:12for the next generation we will deliver directly to local
0:20:12 > 0:20:16authorities in Scotland because we want to make sure Scotland doesn't
0:20:16 > 0:20:27get left behind as it has this time around.Minister, you will be aware
0:20:27 > 0:20:31of some 63,000 premises in Northern Ireland can not get a download speed
0:20:31 > 0:20:42of 10 megabytes. We did secure with government extra money. Can the
0:20:42 > 0:20:46Minister discuss what's taking place with the Assembly to make sure that
0:20:46 > 0:20:50roll-out continues and indeed even starts?We have been putting a lot
0:20:50 > 0:21:01of work in trying to get -- make sure of the roll-out. In terms of
0:21:01 > 0:21:07the legislation this week it will help to deliver and make sure we
0:21:07 > 0:21:10have the infrastructure in place but I'm determined to make sure Northern
0:21:10 > 0:21:19Ireland continues to get connected. As the honourable lady will know, a
0:21:19 > 0:21:22review of as Fossey is currently ongoing which will consider a range
0:21:22 > 0:21:38of issues including funding methods -- of S4C.It's estimated S4C will
0:21:38 > 0:21:49lose £9 million of funding...I have asked Mr Williams to look into those
0:21:49 > 0:21:52matters and it is down to him as an independent reviewer to look at
0:21:52 > 0:21:59those matters.Welsh is Britain's most indigenous oldest language and
0:21:59 > 0:22:05has historic significance. Based in my constituency of Cardiff zero, S4C
0:22:05 > 0:22:09plays a huge role in providing constant opportunities for people to
0:22:09 > 0:22:13hear and learn Welsh. Can the Secretary of State is committed to
0:22:13 > 0:22:18increasing its funding to ensure its digital content is adequately
0:22:18 > 0:22:22resourced in order for it to compete with an equal footing with other
0:22:22 > 0:22:29broadcasters?I agree that S4C is a fantastic success story introduced
0:22:29 > 0:22:33by Conservative government in the 1980s and one that continues to
0:22:33 > 0:22:37promote the Welsh language in such a fantastic way. We have an
0:22:37 > 0:22:42independent review and I am determined to support and deliver a
0:22:42 > 0:22:49fantastic S4C for the future and make sure it is fit for the 21st
0:22:49 > 0:22:54century. The Government has made clear Channel 4 must have a major
0:22:54 > 0:22:57presence outside London as a publicly owned broadcaster it is
0:22:57 > 0:23:03essential that reflects and provides for the country as a whole.What I
0:23:03 > 0:23:10would like to know is you keep saying it has got to ensure but many
0:23:10 > 0:23:14of us have put bids in and still don't know, particularly in the West
0:23:14 > 0:23:19Midlands and I am from Wolverhampton so I should be wanting to come
0:23:19 > 0:23:26there. What will you do to make sure any relocation of Channel 4 protects
0:23:26 > 0:23:31its ability to fund itself through advertising?We are discussing with
0:23:31 > 0:23:35Channel 4 what is appropriate for it to do, I make no comment on an
0:23:35 > 0:23:40appropriate location for Channel 4 to relocate to. I have heard a
0:23:40 > 0:23:45number of bits today. I was just right honourable members contact the
0:23:45 > 0:23:50Channel 4 board. This is a decision for the board but if we cannot reach
0:23:50 > 0:23:54an agreement clearly we would need to legislate and I welcome
0:23:54 > 0:23:57cross-party support for the private member's bill on this particular
0:23:57 > 0:24:03matter.The Norwich University of arts produces many creative
0:24:03 > 0:24:09graduates each year. What she agree that Channel 4 should carefully
0:24:09 > 0:24:13consider the merits of Norfolk for a new location when it moves outside
0:24:13 > 0:24:20London?Mr Speaker, what I think we have found through this ongoing
0:24:20 > 0:24:24process is the vast number of incredible creative locations that
0:24:24 > 0:24:30we have across the whole of the UK and I urge them all to continue to
0:24:30 > 0:24:34put forward their suggestions for proposals and not just for Channel 4
0:24:34 > 0:24:38but all of the creative industries because actually creating clusters
0:24:38 > 0:24:43and getting a centre of gravity in an area means creativity can
0:24:43 > 0:24:48flourish.There at least one in every colleague's constituency
0:24:48 > 0:24:57Louise Haig.My officials and I have regular conversations with the Home
0:24:57 > 0:25:01Office on matters relating to football and other sporting events
0:25:01 > 0:25:05including counterterrorism security and policing matters.I'm very
0:25:05 > 0:25:09grateful for the response to the question but the cost of policing
0:25:09 > 0:25:13for Premier League football last year to the Met was almost £7
0:25:13 > 0:25:19million, but the clubs only contributed £360,000. Given that
0:25:19 > 0:25:23clubs draw in 240 million every single match day, isn't it time they
0:25:23 > 0:25:29were paying their fair share to overstretched police forces?Several
0:25:29 > 0:25:34clubs do make a significant contribution to home matches, the
0:25:34 > 0:25:40Premier League and clubs themselves contributed £2.4 billion to the
0:25:40 > 0:25:49finances. I know that recent High Court cases are determined that
0:25:49 > 0:25:53based on existing legislation the police are not entitled to charge
0:25:53 > 0:25:56for these special police services where they are deployed on public
0:25:56 > 0:26:01land and that court decision has implications as to what the police
0:26:01 > 0:26:04can charge but we work with both Premier League and the clubs on a
0:26:04 > 0:26:09whole host of policing matters and I'm sure that will continue.The
0:26:09 > 0:26:12honourable lady for Sheffield Healy is right about this and I have met
0:26:12 > 0:26:17with the Home Secretary to discuss this with her. Can I urge the
0:26:17 > 0:26:27Minister
0:26:29 > 0:26:32to get with the Home Secretary to meet with the Premier League and the
0:26:32 > 0:26:34EFL and ask them to make a voluntary contribution of the massive amounts
0:26:34 > 0:26:37of money they get from TV rights, and if they refuse to do so to
0:26:37 > 0:26:40legislate to make sure police forces get a realistic figure for the cost
0:26:40 > 0:26:42of policing matches because otherwise it is money that is taken
0:26:42 > 0:26:45away from neighbourhood policing in all of our constituencies.I'm
0:26:45 > 0:26:52grateful for the question. They do contribute over £2.4 billion into
0:26:52 > 0:26:56public finances from the Premier League. We are aware of the
0:26:56 > 0:27:01continued increase in costs to police football matches and other
0:27:01 > 0:27:04sporting events and this is something we have an ongoing
0:27:04 > 0:27:10discussion with everyone involved.
0:27:10 > 0:27:14Protecting the UK from cyber attack is a tier one National Security
0:27:14 > 0:27:20Agency. We are investing £1.9 billion in it and we opened the
0:27:20 > 0:27:25national cyber Security Centre to lead the nation's efforts.The Prime
0:27:25 > 0:27:28Minister has been very clear that Russian authorities have been
0:27:28 > 0:27:32meddling in elections and using social media inappropriately. What
0:27:32 > 0:27:35steps is the minister taking following those allegations and has
0:27:35 > 0:27:41he arranged it directly with Russian authorities?The Prime Minister has
0:27:41 > 0:27:45been cleared, and she set out on Monday night, with more details
0:27:45 > 0:27:49provided by the cyber Security Centre on Tuesday. We know what the
0:27:49 > 0:27:55Russians are doing and we will not let them get away with it.With the
0:27:55 > 0:27:58minister agree with me that companies like Facebook and Twitter
0:27:58 > 0:28:03should respond to requests that any evidence of Russian backed activity
0:28:03 > 0:28:07on fake news to do with British politics should be provided to
0:28:07 > 0:28:11Parliament so we can scrutinise it? This is an incredibly important
0:28:11 > 0:28:16issue. The work the select committee is doing is taking a lead in
0:28:16 > 0:28:20ensuring that evidence is brought to light and will, of course,
0:28:20 > 0:28:28investigate all evidence we see and take action where appropriate.There
0:28:28 > 0:28:33are now widespread reports of a wave of cyber attacks, possibly backed by
0:28:33 > 0:28:40Russia aimed at subverting our democracy. What discussions has he
0:28:40 > 0:28:46had with social media firms about interference by Russia in the EU
0:28:46 > 0:28:49referendum and the general election? We have discussions with social
0:28:49 > 0:28:56media companies on a whole range of issues, including this, about the
0:28:56 > 0:29:00impact of social media on political campaigning across the world. And,
0:29:00 > 0:29:05of course, you cannot solve an issue like this without working with
0:29:05 > 0:29:11social media companies because they are the platforms on which a lot of
0:29:11 > 0:29:15the communication is conducted.That was a pretty high-level answer. If
0:29:15 > 0:29:19we are going to stop the cyber attacks on our democracy it is
0:29:19 > 0:29:23important the right agencies have the right powers. The Electoral
0:29:23 > 0:29:29Commission tells me they do not have the power to foreign spending. Will
0:29:29 > 0:29:33the minister assure us that this government will cooperate fully with
0:29:33 > 0:29:38the inquiry into Russian cyber attacks on democracy and we begin
0:29:38 > 0:29:42preparations now for an American-style their ads act so the
0:29:42 > 0:29:47right agencies have the right powers to stop the cyber attacks in their
0:29:47 > 0:29:51tracks?I think the Right honourable gentleman makes important points. We
0:29:51 > 0:29:55are considering all options at this stage and looking at all of the
0:29:55 > 0:30:02evidence. We will say more when appropriate.Topical questions. Mr
0:30:02 > 0:30:06Peter Bone. Since the last oral questions grab my department has
0:30:06 > 0:30:10made progress on a number of key proteins. We have setup the internet
0:30:10 > 0:30:17safety Green paper. This week we launched the first review into the
0:30:17 > 0:30:20museum sector for ten years it will help endless museums to thrive and
0:30:20 > 0:30:25grow as we continue to work to ensure the UK is a world leader in
0:30:25 > 0:30:30digital and technologies of the yesterday, the Prime Minister and
0:30:30 > 0:30:32Chancellor welcomed some of the best and brightest to Downing Street to
0:30:32 > 0:30:35confirm the Government's to the sector. My department will be
0:30:35 > 0:30:39leading work across the Government and with a range of people and
0:30:39 > 0:30:46organisations to develop a civil strategy. -- civil society strategy.
0:30:46 > 0:30:50My honourable friend, the minister, has made a written statement today
0:30:50 > 0:30:54informing the House of our intention to take this work forward.American
0:30:54 > 0:31:01football is very popular in this country and growing. We had four
0:31:01 > 0:31:05regular-season NFL games in London this year. It is rather like Arsenal
0:31:05 > 0:31:09playing in New York one of their Premier League games next year we
0:31:09 > 0:31:14will have two macro games in London at Wembley and two macro games at
0:31:14 > 0:31:17the magnificent new Tottenham Hotspur ground. Could the Secretary
0:31:17 > 0:31:22of State tell the house what efforts are being made to attract a
0:31:22 > 0:31:30franchise to London?Mr Speaker, can I pay tribute to buy honourable
0:31:30 > 0:31:33friend who chairs the all-party group on American football. I am
0:31:33 > 0:31:37contemplating the idea of what you would do if Arsenal were playing in
0:31:37 > 0:31:41New York and how you would manage to fit in going to watch the match. It
0:31:41 > 0:31:46may be a bit of a challenge but I am sure you would enjoy it. Perhaps
0:31:46 > 0:31:53that is what we saw. I was at the ravens- Jaguars match. We saw a full
0:31:53 > 0:32:02house at Wembley people enjoying American football here in the United
0:32:02 > 0:32:04Kingdom. We want to continue to promote American trouble and
0:32:04 > 0:32:06discussions are ongoing about a full-time franchise.The minister
0:32:06 > 0:32:12will be aware that the FA made its final payment to any Aluko recently
0:32:12 > 0:32:16after initially holding the settlement payment because she spoke
0:32:16 > 0:32:20out about the abuse she suffered. I believe it is in the public interest
0:32:20 > 0:32:24to note how money people are being paid to stay silent. Does the
0:32:24 > 0:32:29minister know how many settlement payments of a similar nature the FA
0:32:29 > 0:32:35or professional clubs have made to individuals after allegations of
0:32:35 > 0:32:38abuse or disk rumination?Mr Speaker, I am not aware of the
0:32:38 > 0:32:44answer to that question. I'm sure the FA are watching this exchange
0:32:44 > 0:32:55with interest and will be in touch with the honourable lady.Does my
0:32:55 > 0:32:59right honourable friend share my concern about the decline of local
0:32:59 > 0:33:03newspapers and consequences to local democracy? Will she welcomed the
0:33:03 > 0:33:07Lords by the BBC of local news partnership which will support the
0:33:07 > 0:33:13local employment of local reporters. Does she agree that Google and
0:33:13 > 0:33:18Facebook, who also profit from local journalism, can support that
0:33:18 > 0:33:21initiative?Mr Speaker, my right honourable friend deserves credit
0:33:21 > 0:33:25for the work he did on the BBC charter which included the work the
0:33:25 > 0:33:30BBC is now doing on local news it is a great concern to war members of
0:33:30 > 0:33:35the House, the idea we would lose our local newspaper. The boys
0:33:35 > 0:33:39followed the people is a great concern and I have been having
0:33:39 > 0:33:45discussions with the internet companies.-- the voice. At the same
0:33:45 > 0:33:49time as the UK Government has been slashing Scotland's budget, the
0:33:49 > 0:33:54funding for The National Lottery fell 14% in the last year. Scotland
0:33:54 > 0:34:00are having to consider 119 closures. Will be a recovery plan to offset
0:34:00 > 0:34:06the further cuts in funding?-- will there be? Mr Speaker, it has been
0:34:06 > 0:34:11well reported there has been a decline in the misdeeds of national
0:34:11 > 0:34:15lottery. It is something we are looking at. We still expect returns
0:34:15 > 0:34:20to good causes by The National Lottery to be an original £1.6
0:34:20 > 0:34:23billion. Much of that will be distributed across the nation to the
0:34:23 > 0:34:28constituencies of the honourable gentleman.Following the statement
0:34:28 > 0:34:32by the Prime Minister on the 17th of June, the Secretary of State for Du
0:34:32 > 0:34:38CMS gave 1.5 million to support our emergency services. That was much
0:34:38 > 0:34:41appreciated. Can the Secretary of State look at increasing funding
0:34:41 > 0:34:46going forward?I will look at what my honourable friend says it we
0:34:46 > 0:34:54could have a discussion outside this chamber.Thank you, Mr Speaker. With
0:34:54 > 0:34:59over 430,000 people having a serious gambling addiction, and a further 2
0:34:59 > 0:35:03million people possibly developing one, can the minister say exactly
0:35:03 > 0:35:07what the Government is doing to tackle serious problem?Mr Speaker,
0:35:07 > 0:35:16you will recall in October I published the consultation into
0:35:16 > 0:35:20gambling. That consultation will finish in January. We have an urgent
0:35:20 > 0:35:24question on the day in which many of these issues were raised. The
0:35:24 > 0:35:28Government takes this issue very seriously and we look forward to
0:35:28 > 0:35:32getting the responses back to help shape our policies in the future.
0:35:32 > 0:35:38Society lotteries provide funding for charities and local causes. They
0:35:38 > 0:35:44can provide a lot more if the jackpot prize were increased. Could
0:35:44 > 0:35:48my right honourable friend tell me what plans are to reform the lottery
0:35:48 > 0:35:53sector and the timetable for doing so?Mr Speaker, my honourable friend
0:35:53 > 0:35:57makes a very important point about society lotteries. As government we
0:35:57 > 0:36:02want to make sure we have a strong national lottery but that does not
0:36:02 > 0:36:05mean we have strong society lotteries full stop we are looking
0:36:05 > 0:36:15carefully at the role of society lotteries.Today's bone and economic
0:36:15 > 0:36:22support shows that full-time volunteering add up to £190 million
0:36:22 > 0:36:26per annum to the UK economy. What plans does the minister had to
0:36:26 > 0:36:31respond to the recommendations of the youth full-time action social
0:36:31 > 0:36:35review?Mr Speaker, the Government established an Independent review of
0:36:35 > 0:36:41full-time social action by young people and the recommendations are
0:36:41 > 0:36:48expected by the end of 2017, the end of this year.The concern of the
0:36:48 > 0:36:52tourist and hospitality sector is access to the Labour force once we
0:36:52 > 0:37:00leave the EU. Can you confirm this message has got through and what is
0:37:00 > 0:37:04happening about it?I thank my honourable friend for that question.
0:37:04 > 0:37:09He is a strong campaigner for the tourism industry full I had numerous
0:37:09 > 0:37:12conversations with the tourism industry across the UK and am having
0:37:12 > 0:37:15active conversations with government and look to progress being made in
0:37:15 > 0:37:21the near future on that very important issue.Thank you, Mr
0:37:21 > 0:37:27Speaker. In September, the NEC Group agreed to operate the Bradford Odeon
0:37:27 > 0:37:32as the largest of its size venue outside of London. This could
0:37:32 > 0:37:36potentially attract a further quarter of a million visitors to
0:37:36 > 0:37:40Bradford. Does the minister agree with me this shows a huge confidence
0:37:40 > 0:37:49in Bradford and will he look at funding a gap, bridging the gap in
0:37:49 > 0:37:54funding after the local authority have added extra funds? Will he meet
0:37:54 > 0:38:00with me to look at this story for the world-class site.I would be
0:38:00 > 0:38:04delighted to meet with you. I know about the proposals. I think they
0:38:04 > 0:38:08are exciting that we are very strong supporters of music venues in
0:38:08 > 0:38:13Bradford and across the country. This gives me the opportunity to
0:38:13 > 0:38:17warmly welcome the decision of the matter to abolish form 696 in London
0:38:17 > 0:38:26which has done so much to prevent a diverse range of music being put on
0:38:26 > 0:38:28life. There was significant pressure brought to bear and thankfully they
0:38:28 > 0:38:32have taken that decision. That is in London but I want to work with him
0:38:32 > 0:38:36to deliver music venues in Bradford as well.The Minister of tourism
0:38:36 > 0:38:42will be aware of the importance to Torbay of this industry. Many people
0:38:42 > 0:38:52will start to think of their summer holiday. What work will he do to
0:38:52 > 0:38:56help Britain's eight coastline?My honourable friend is absolutely
0:38:56 > 0:39:01right. Extending the season is a key protein for the tourism sector. I
0:39:01 > 0:39:05will be down in the South West early in March to declare the season
0:39:05 > 0:39:11opener early next year.Will the minister look at the situation
0:39:11 > 0:39:15whereby the 2018 Winter Olympics are in its entirety and listed event
0:39:15 > 0:39:22with expectation it be shown on live free to air TV as before in its
0:39:22 > 0:39:28entirety? Most of the live coverage will be on Eurosport without any
0:39:28 > 0:39:32reference as yet to Ofcom.The listed events regime is very
0:39:32 > 0:39:37important to make sure the nation's save at sports are seen on public
0:39:37 > 0:39:42service broadcasting channels. We don't have a proposal to change the
0:39:42 > 0:39:47listed events regime. "Is Working pretty well. I will look into the
0:39:47 > 0:39:53specifics he raises. -- it is working.I am passionate about
0:39:53 > 0:39:59getting more women into sport, especially girls across the UK. The
0:39:59 > 0:40:06Government has done great work with the This Girl Can campaign. We must
0:40:06 > 0:40:10make sure they are properly protected. What is that a bomb in
0:40:10 > 0:40:13doing to insure appropriate safeguards for all children
0:40:13 > 0:40:20participating in sport?Mr Speaker, if you forgive me, it is a year ago
0:40:20 > 0:40:25today since Andy Woodward, the ex-Crewe Alexandra player reported
0:40:25 > 0:40:31historic allegations. He was incredibly brave to do so. As a
0:40:31 > 0:40:35consequence of that courage, he has made sure that we in government, and
0:40:35 > 0:40:39other parts of the sporting sector have taken this issue incredibly
0:40:39 > 0:40:44seriously. That is why I am pleased to announce I have secured
0:40:44 > 0:40:47ministerial agreement with the departments of Justice, the Ministry
0:40:47 > 0:40:52for justice and the Home Office to change laws on the position of trust
0:40:52 > 0:40:59to include sports coaches.Thank you, Mr Speaker. Fixed odds betting
0:40:59 > 0:41:07terminals, generally the social harm of the scale and nature demands and
0:41:07 > 0:41:14in immediate and radical response. Can I say to the minister, unless
0:41:14 > 0:41:19the maximum stake is accepted at the bottom end, this problem is not
0:41:19 > 0:41:26going to go away?Mr Speaker, it is alive consultation. I encourage the
0:41:26 > 0:41:31honourable gentleman to submit his views.Mr Speaker, the natural
0:41:31 > 0:41:37history museum is embarking on the monumental task of digitising 800
0:41:37 > 0:41:41million items, including a collection of dung beetles and the
0:41:41 > 0:41:48Beatles. These items could hold the keys to our future biodiversity
0:41:48 > 0:41:51climate change problems. They are very important. Does the minister
0:41:51 > 0:41:55agree this is the kind of project this government should be supporting
0:41:55 > 0:42:02in conjunction with our global partners?
0:42:02 > 0:42:06The Government is indeed supporting that work and we have
0:42:06 > 0:42:11internationally renowned institutions that do wonderful work.
0:42:11 > 0:42:14Digitisation is really important and the University of Sheffield for
0:42:14 > 0:42:17example is working closely with the Natural History Museum to take
0:42:17 > 0:42:20advantage of some of the pioneering work they