Helen Maguire MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Gambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the UK’s current regulatory bodies in mitigating the harms associated with gambling advertisements.
Answer: All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, including broadcast, online and so...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: AdvertisingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of gambling advertisements on children and young people; and whether she plans to introduce further restrictions on advertising.
Answer: All gambling operators in the UK must comply with robust advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, including broadcast, online and so...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMedia: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of generative AI on trust in the media.
Answer: The Government is exploring the impact of generative AI on trust in the media. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has commenced work to understand the potential drivers behind the overall levels of trust in the UK media landscape and to strengthe...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGambling: Risk AssessmentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress she has made on Financial Risk Assessments following the Gambling Commission Board meeting on 21 May 2026.
Answer: DCMS supports the policy intent behind Financial Risk Assessments, and has had regular engagement with the Gambling Commission on this issue. It is however for the Gambling Commission as the regulator to decide whether to implement Financial Risk Assessme...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Public HealthDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that public community health initiatives continue to be inclusive for all participants.
Answer: There is no established definition of public community health initiatives. Most local health services are commissioned by NHS integrated care boards. Each integrated care board must have regard to the need to reduce health inequalities, with respect both ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordExtracurricular Activities: Government AssistanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department plans to measure progress towards her target for reducing the enrichment gap; and what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to do so.
Answer: The Government's National Youth Strategy is a 10-year plan designed to ensure that every young person nationwide has somewhere to go, someone who cares for them, and a community they feel a part of. Halving the participation gap in enriching activities be...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordExtracurricular Activities: Government AssistanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she plans to begin delivery of the Enrichment Expansion Programme; and how her Department plans to work with selected schools to roll out the programme.
Answer: As part of the Government’s ambition to halve the participation gap, DCMS, in partnership with DfE, will invest £22.5 million through the Enrichment Expansion Programme (EEP). This funding will support up to 400 schools in areas of greatest need across En...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDuke of Edinburgh's Award SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help increase participation in the Duke of Edinburgh award.
Answer: I met with the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award in November 2024 and have visited the DofE Award in June 2025. DCMS is providing £1.5 million of funding in FY 25/26 to support Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision schoo...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDisability: SportsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 80983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support people with disabilities to partake in sport activities.
Answer: The Government believes that opportunities to play sport and get physically active should be available to everyone. At my recent visit to Kiveton Park FC it was a pleasure to see firsthand how the club’s inspirational work is empowering disabled children...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLeisure Centres and Swimming PoolsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of safeguarding policies in mixed-sex changing facilities in (a) leisure centres and (b) swimming pools.
Answer: It is vital that everyone participating in sport feels safe and secure.Decisions regarding the use of changing facilities are the responsibility of facility owners. Many National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs), local authorities and sports organisations...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLeisure CentresDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 5 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will take steps to ensure that the design of new leisure facilities funded through the Levelling Up Programme reflects community preferences in changing arrangements.
Answer: The Levelling Up Programme was run under the previous Government. Our Arm’s Length Body, Sport England, provides resources to help in the design of new leisure facilities. Sport England works with local authorities as part of their place partnerships work...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRugby: WomenDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help increase participation in women's rugby.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, are able to participate in sport and physical activity. Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign has inspired millions of w...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRugby: GirlsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help increase girl’s participation in rugby.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting every aspect of women’s sport and ensuring all women and girls, no matter their background, are able to participate in sport and physical activity. Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign has inspired millions of w...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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