Stuart Andrew MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Independent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the launch of an inquiry into the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator on public confidence in the Indep
Answer: The Chair of the Independent Football Regulator is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the Governance Code on Public Appointments.In addition, the preferred Chair appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Medi...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether (a) the Prime Minister and (b) his office had contact with the confirmed candidate (i) prior to and (ii) during the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator
Answer: I am the appointing Minister.The preferred Chair appointment was subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Ch...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Prime Minister has had discussions with the Commissioner for Public Appointments on the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
Answer: I am the appointing Minister.The preferred Chair appointment was subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Ch...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure the (a) independence of, (b) transparency of and (c) public confidence in the inquiry into the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Footb
Answer: The Chair of the Independent Football Regulator is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the Governance Code on Public Appointments.In addition, the preferred Chair appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Medi...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57991More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team provided advice to the Prime Minister on (a) political donations made by candidates for and (b) other aspects of his role in the appointment of the Chair of t
Answer: As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chai...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Football Regulator: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57990More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister plans to recuse himself from decisions relating to the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.
Answer: The appointing Minister is the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth.
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022Department for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the retrospective impact of the implementation of Sections (a) 58, (b) 59 and (c) 61-64 of the Product Security and Telecommunicat
Answer: The principle of collective responsibility requires that the privacy of ministerial discussions at cabinet and its committees be maintained. It is a long standing precedent that details of these proceedings are not disclosed publicly.Sections 58 and 59 in...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPhysical EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will hold discussions with (a) educators, (b) other practitioners and (c) school leaders on the development of physical education infrastructure in schools.
Answer: This government is committed to securing the infrastructure needed to protect time for physical education in schools and to support the role grassroots clubs play in expanding access to sport.The department will continue to engage with a wide range of sta...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: HealthDepartment for EducationTabled 31 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the finding from The University of Manchester article entitled Transforming children and young people’s futures through PE, schoo
Answer: The government is committed to breaking down the barriers to accessing sport and physical activity for children and young people, including girls. Our manifesto set out our intention to support more children to be active by protecting time for physical ed...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCinemas: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on suppo
Answer: DCMS’ budget for the 2025-26 financial year was confirmed by HM Treasury at Autumn Budget 2024, not at the Spring Statement.The creative industries are one of the government’s eight priority Industrial Strategy sectors. At the Creative Industries Growth S...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArts: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on suppo
Answer: DCMS’ budget for the 2025-26 financial year was confirmed by HM Treasury at Autumn Budget 2024, not at the Spring Statement.The creative industries are one of the government’s eight priority Industrial Strategy sectors. At the Creative Industries Growth S...
Answered 10 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCharities: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on suppo
Answer: At the recent Spring Statement, we reiterated the fiscal rules that would guide this Government. The government has taken a number of difficult but necessary decisions on tax, welfare, and spending to fix the foundations of the public finances, fund publi...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on liste
Answer: There have been no changes to the budget for this Scheme for financial year 2025-26 as a result of the Spring Statement. As announced in January, the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has been extended for one year with an overall budget of £23 millio...
Answered 9 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on the N
Answer: This Government fully recognises the importance of youth services to help young people live safe and healthy lives, and we remain committed to giving all young people the chance to reach their full potential. That is why we are developing a National Youth...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: DisabilityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on acces
Answer: Access to sport and physical activity are incredibly important for our physical and mental health and this Government is committed to ensuring everyone, no matter their age, background or ability, should be able to play sport and be active. The majority o...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: Young PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on acces
Answer: Access to sport and physical activity are incredibly important for our physical and mental health and this Government is committed to ensuring everyone, no matter their age, background or ability, should be able to play sport and be active. The majority o...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on acces
Answer: Access to sport and physical activity are incredibly important for our physical and mental health and this Government is committed to ensuring everyone, no matter their age, background or ability, should be able to play sport and be active. The majority o...
Answered 11 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDigital Technology: SubscriptionsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the effectiveness of proposed exemptions to cooling-off rights within the Digital Markets, Competition
Answer: My Department regularly engages with the Department for Business and Trade on a range of issues relating to the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.The Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on the implementa...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordYouth Services: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Spring Statement of 26 March 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to her Department's planned budget for the 2025-26 financial year on the p
Answer: This Government fully recognises the importance of youth services to help young people live safe and healthy lives, and we remain committed to giving all young people the chance to reach their full potential. That is why we are developing a National Youth...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordStreaming: SubscriptionsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the potential impact of the subscriptions regime in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
Answer: My Department regularly engages with the Department for Business and Trade on a range of issues relating to the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.The Department for Business and Trade’s consultation on the implementa...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Service Broadcasting: StreamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps with Ofcom on implementing fair terms of carriage for public service broadcasters on streaming platforms under the Media Act 2024.
Answer: My Department is working closely with Ofcom to progress implementation of the Media Act 2024. The Act delegates certain powers to the Secretary of State and to Ofcom in terms of designating ‘in-scope’ services and developing relevant guidance.The new onli...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMedia Act 2024Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with Ofcom on the implementation of the Media Act 2024.
Answer: My Department is working closely with Ofcom to progress implementation of the Media Act 2024. The Act delegates certain powers to the Secretary of State and to Ofcom in terms of designating ‘in-scope’ services and developing relevant guidance.The new onli...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordCultural Heritage and Tourist Attractions: SubscriptionsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposals on cooling-off rights in the consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime, published on 18 November 2024,
Answer: The Consultation on the implementation of the new subscriptions contract regime closed on 10 February 2025. We are analysing the responses, including submissions from the heritage and visitor attraction sectors. Officials have also met with relevant repre...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: Community Assets and Cultural HeritageMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement on Local Government Finance on 24 February 2025, HCWS461, whether her Department plans to take steps to prevent local authorit
Answer: The government is clear that public ownership of locally significant assets should be protected to ensure residents can continue to benefit from them. In February, government set out an expectation to councils in receipt of Exceptional Financial Support t...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: Listed BuildingsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Government response to the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system consultation, last updated on
Answer: Planning fees in England are set by the Secretary of State. Local planning authorities cannot charge a fee for listed building consent applications.Under the government’s proposals for localised fee setting in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, governm...
Answered 31 Mar 2025
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