Satvir Kaur MP: written questions 2025

Written questions

• Urban Areas: Recreation SpacesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23081More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to increase green spaces in urban communities.

  Answer: The Government is committed to creating better access to parks and green spaces for everyone.The MHCLG-owned Green Flag Award scheme sets the national standard for parks and green spaces that are welcoming, safe, well-maintained and promote biodiversity a...

  Answered 17 Jan 2025

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• Local Press: SouthamptonDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22832More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to encourage local magazine publishing in Southampton Test constituency.

  Answer: The Government’s Industrial Strategy will support the growth of the creative industries, including publishing which contributes £11.6 billion to the economy and supports 127,000 jobs.In Southampton, Arts Council England (ACE) supports local writers throug...

  Answered 17 Jan 2025

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• Local PressDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22831More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support the sustainability of local journalism including (a) magazines and (b) print media (i) nationally and (ii) in Southampton Test constituency.

  Answer: Sustainability of local journalism is an area of particular concern for this Government, across the country and in Southampton Test. We are developing a Local Media Strategy, in recognition of the importance of this vital sector. Our vision is a thriving ...

  Answered 17 Jan 2025

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