Louie French MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Football Governance Bill (HL)Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June 2025 to Question 55042 on Football Governance Bill (HL), what was discussed with UEFA on the Football Governance Bill at that meeting; and whether she plans to m
Answer: The Secretary of State and I continue to meet with clubs, leagues, governing bodies, fan groups and many other stakeholders from across the game to discuss the Football Governance Bill. This will continue throughout the Bill’s passage and beyond.During my...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball Governance Bill (HL)Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 23 May 2025 to Question 53237 on Football Governance Bill (HL), when she last met with UEFA to discuss the Football Governance Bill.
Answer: I last met with UEFA on 11 November, after the Football Governance Bill’s introduction to Parliament. This is in addition to the regular discussions that officials in my department have with UEFA.
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordYouth Justice Sport FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the Youth Justice Sport Fund; and if she will reopen it.
Answer: I have not discussed the former Youth Justice Sport Fund with the Secretary of State for Justice and have no plans to reopen the fund.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordYouth Services: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with (a) the Chancellor of the Exchequer and (b) the National Lottery Community Fund on the potential merits of reopening the Million Hours Fund.
Answer: In a written statement on 15 May 2025, the Secretary of State announced DCMS’ commitment to provide a further £12 million in 2025/2026 to the Million Hours Fund. Working in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, we are exploring matched fun...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many appointments have been made to the Shadow Football Regulator; and how many of these were previously employed in her Department (a) employees, (b) advisers and (c) appointees to DCMS-appo
Answer: All appointments to the Shadow Football Regulator are made in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules. As at 1 June, the Shadow Football Regulator has 42 employees. 11 employees joined the Shadow Football Regulator having previously been employed i...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: Governing BodiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, when she last met representatives of (a) the Premier League, (b) the English Football League, (c) the National League, (d) UEFA and (e) FIFA; and whether she discussed the Football Governance Bil
Answer: The Secretary of State and I have met with clubs, leagues, governing bodies, fan groups and many other stakeholders from across the game on numerous occasions to discuss the Football Governance Bill. Most recently, we held a series of meetings in March 20...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball Governance Bill (HL)Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with UEFA on the Football Governance Bill.
Answer: The Secretary of State and I have met with clubs, leagues, governing bodies, fan groups and many other stakeholders from across the game on numerous occasions to discuss the Football Governance Bill. Most recently, we held a series of meetings in March 20...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSport England: Planning PermissionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on Sport England's role as a statutory consultee in the planning process.
Answer: The statutory consultee system must work in support of development and economic growth—reflecting the central place of these objectives in the Government’s plan for change. A process is in place to consult on the impacts of removing a limited number of st...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the (a) Secretary of State for Education and (b) Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of the (i) Primary School PE and Sport Premium, (ii) Holiday
Answer: I regularly meet with Ministerial counterparts from the Department for Education on a range of issues, most recently meeting with the Minister for Schools about school sport in April 2025. Future funding on a range of sports initiatives will be considered...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: SchoolsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the (a) Secretary of State for Education and (b) Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of re-instating the Opening School Facilities fund.
Answer: I regularly meet with Ministerial counterparts from the Department for Education on a range of issues, most recently meeting with the Minister for Schools about school sport in April 2025. Future funding on a range of sports initiatives will be considered...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGamblingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that lived experience groups are included in the (a) research, (b) prevention and (c) treatment of gambling harms.
Answer: The government’s priority is to ensure funding is directed where it is needed most to deliver our objective to further understand and reduce gambling-related harms. DCMS and HMT Ministers have powers to decide how funding is divided between three key stra...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFootball: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of a new Football Foundation Facilities fund.
Answer: The Government recognises that sports clubs and facilities are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to them and...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordLionesses Futures FundDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of a new Lionesses Futures Fund programme.
Answer: The Government recognises that sports clubs and facilities are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to them and...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of a new multi-sport grassroots funding programme.
Answer: The Government recognises that sports clubs and facilities are important to communities up and down the country. High-quality, inclusive facilities help people get active. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to them and...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: Excise DutiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed single Remote Betting and Gaming Duty on (a) gambling rates and (b) black market gambling rates.
Answer: The consultation on the tax treatment of remote gambling is a matter for HM Treasury. I would encourage all interested stakeholders to respond to this consultation, which runs until 21 July. The department continues to engage with His Majesty’s Treasury a...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: Excise DutiesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the proposed single Remote Betting and Gaming Duty.
Answer: The consultation on the tax treatment of remote gambling is a matter for HM Treasury. I would encourage all interested stakeholders to respond to this consultation, which runs until 21 July. The department continues to engage with His Majesty’s Treasury a...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what data her Department uses to assess policies for the land-based adult gaming sector.
Answer: DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGaming: Coastal AreasDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of adult gaming centres on seaside towns.
Answer: DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBingo and GamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) adult gaming centres and (b) bingo clubs on communities.
Answer: DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBingo and GamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of (a) adult gaming centres and (b) bingo clubs to the economy.
Answer: DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBingo and GamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of customer protections in (a) adult gaming centres and (b) bingo clubs.
Answer: DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what correspondence her Department has received from relevant stakeholders on customer protections in land-based adult gaming centres; and if she will publish that correspondence.
Answer: DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what correspondence her Department has received from relevant stakeholders on the potential impact of land-based adult gaming centres on local economies; and if she will publish that corresponden
Answer: DCMS regularly engages with Members of Parliament, local authorities, the gambling industry, and members of the public on issues such as adult gaming centres. The Government uses various data sources to assess policies and impacts, including data provided...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: ResearchDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to require UK Research and Innovation to commission gambling research under the statutory gambling levy from (a) non-academic and (b) applied research organisations.
Answer: The government’s priority is to ensure funding is directed where it is needed most to deliver our objective to further understand and reduce gambling-related harms. DCMS and HMT Ministers have powers to decide how funding is divided between three key stra...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: BuildingsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department maintains a record of the time spent by each of her Department's Ministers in each of its offices.
Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) does not maintain a formal record of the time spent by DCMS Ministers in the department's offices. Ministers' diaries are managed by their individual Private Offices and while Private Office staff do hold...
Answered 1 May 2025
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