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Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords] — House of Commons, 2019-02-12
Topic: Mixed Topics
Caroline Julia Dinenage (Conservative, Centre-right): The backlog of 125,000 people without the safeguards they need, with their families lacking reassurance and with the people who care for them lacking legal protection, is an enormous concern. That is why, during the long period in which we will set out the code of practice, we will be supporting local authorities to go through those backlogs. From day one, when the system is implemented, any new applications and those still in the backlog will be processed using the new system With grateful thanks for your patience, Mr Deputy Speaker, I will now sit down. This new system puts individuals at its very heart, and it removes the one-size-fits-all, box-ticking exercise we have unfortunately come to live with under the current system.
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords] — House of Commons, 2019-02-12
Topic: Mixed Topics
Caroline Julia Dinenage (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady is making a powerful case and she talked about many such cases in Committee. Does she agree that this shows exactly why the DoLS system needs overhauling? It is not offering the required protections for vulnerable people, which is why this Bill is so urgent.
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords] — House of Commons, 2019-02-12
Topic: Civil Rights
Fiona Claire Bruce (Conservative, Centre-right): I rise to support the Bill and, in particular, to speak in favour of Government amendments 24 and 33 Before I do so, let me respond to some of the points that have already been made. First, with regard to the timescale in which the Bill is being taken forward, there has been plenty of opportunity for colleagues to look at its details. I draw Members’ attention to the fact that there have been not just one but two detailed reports on this issue by the Joint Committee on Human Rights, one in June 2018—our seventh report of this Session—and then, in October 2018, our 12th report, in which we considered the draft Bill in some considerable detail. At that point, we welcomed the recommendations of the Law Commission. Of course, the Law Commission had itself been some three years in preparing its recommendations, so the Bill can hardly be described as rushed.
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords] — House of Commons, 2019-02-12
Topic: Civil Rights
Fiona Claire Bruce (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman keeps talking about human rights, but what answer does he have for the fact that up to 125,000 people are currently being unlawfully deprived of their liberty, in breach of article 5 of the European convention on human rights? That is the problem that the Bill seeks to rectify.
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords] — House of Commons, 2019-02-12
Topic: Other
John Simon Bercow (Conservative, Centre-right): Consideration completed. Colleagues, I will now suspend the House for no more than five minutes in order to make a decision about certification. The Division bells will be rung two minutes before the House resumes. Following my certification, the Government will table the appropriate consent motion, copies of which will be made available in the Vote Office and will be distributed by Doorkeepers.
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords] — House of Commons, 2019-02-12
Topic: Other
John Simon Bercow (Conservative, Centre-right): I can now inform the House that I have completed certification of the Bill, as required by the Standing Order. I have confirmed the view expressed in my provisional certificate issued on 11 February. Copies of my final certificate will be made available in the Vote Office and on the parliamentary website Under Standing Order No. 83M, a consent motion is therefore required for the Bill to proceed. Copies of the motion are available in the Vote Office and on the parliamentary website and have been made available to Members in the Chamber. Does the Minister intend to move the consent motion?
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords] — House of Commons, 2019-02-12
Topic: Civil Rights
Caroline Julia Dinenage (Conservative, Centre-right): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time Our liberty is the most fundamental of our human rights. By passing this Bill, we can be proud that we have helped to promote the human rights of our country’s most vulnerable people and increased access to protections for the 125,000 individuals who are being deprived of their liberty and are not receiving the safeguards they deserve. That means 125,000 people whose families do not have the peace of mind that their loved ones are being protected, and 125,000 care providers who do not have the requisite legal protection Members of both Houses have contributed to the discussions and debates on this Bill, for which I am extremely grateful. We have made changes in both Houses to ensure that the liberty protection safeguards system introduced by the Bill does everything possible to protect human rights—to give a voice to the person and those close to them—while also ensuring that the system is targeted and not cumbersome to people, their families and our health and care sector. I committed from the outset that we would collaborate on this Bill, listen and take on board all the ideas and feelings of stakeholders and Members from both Houses, and many of the amendments we have put forward today are exactly in that collaborative spirit.
Nuisance Calls — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Margot Cathleen James (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government have taken firm action against nuisance calls, which cause untold stress and anxiety to older people and vulnerable groups in particular. In December last year, we introduced new rules. Directors of companies found to be in breach of those laws against nuisance calls can now be held personally liable and face fines of up to half a million pounds. That liability will extend to directors of companies that have gone into liquidation.
Nuisance Calls — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Robert John Blackman (Conservative, Centre-right): Like your constituents, Mr Speaker, my constituents are fed up to the back teeth of receiving scam phone calls from companies trying to get people’s savings, forcing them to get their pensions transferred and almost any other telemarketing. It is good news that the Government have taken action to set the rules so that the Information Commissioner can take action, but what are they going to do to ensure that the rules are enforced, so that company directors lose the ill-gotten gains acquired as a result of these activities?
TV Licences: Over-75s — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Questions: If he will make it his policy to maintain free TV licences for people over the age of 75 after the end of the current scheme in 2020.; If he will make it his policy to maintain the provision of free TV licences for people aged 75 and over after the current scheme expires in 2020.; If he will make it his policy to maintain the provision of free TV licences for people aged 75 and over after the current scheme expires in 2020.
Jeremy Paul Wright (Conservative, Centre-right): First, I endorse what the hon. Lady has said about the family of Molly Russell, and I know the whole House will offer strong condolences for her family. As the hon. Lady knows, not only is this a subject of considerable interest to the Government on a number of fronts, but we will of course discuss it later on this morning, I am sure On the TV licence, let me first point out again that this Government have an exceptionally proud record on benefits for pensioners. We have made considerable provision for the increase in the state pension, a record that compares extremely favourably with that of the previous Labour Government. But in relation to this particular transition from the Government to the BBC for responsibility for this concession, I say again that the BBC understood exactly what the consequences of this change would be, and of course at the time professed, through the director-general and others, satisfaction with the charter review and funding settlement. It is a little late in the day for everyone suddenly to wake up to this issue and claim that it will have terrible consequences; the consequences have been clear.
Social Media Platforms and Hate Speech — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Civil Rights
Jeremy Paul Wright (Conservative, Centre-right): The answer to the last question is yes, and the hon. Lady is right to highlight again this report and the issues that surround the abuse that can be directed to disabled people. This is absolutely fundamental. What we must get across, not just in regulatory structures and Government action but in what we all say, is that there is no special rule that applies to the online world that means people can engage in abuse or behaviour that would be unacceptable in any other forum. That is not the case, and we all have to say it with clarity.
Social Media Platforms and Hate Speech — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Civil Rights
Jeremy Paul Wright (Conservative, Centre-right): I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for what he says about Molly Russell and others who have been affected. As he knows, she is sadly not the first of these cases and she is unlikely to be the last. I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute also to her father, who I am sure the whole House would agree has not only dealt with his loss with immense dignity but sought to ensure that that loss was not in vain and that people will make the changes that we all agree are necessary On the point about a duty of care, the hon. Gentleman knows, because we have discussed it, that this is something we are considering carefully. We are also keen to ensure that whatever structures the White Paper sets up can be enforced. Although it is right to point out that some social media companies have done some things in this space that we should applaud, it is clear that there has been nowhere near enough activity yet, and it would be wrong to assume that this House or this Government can sit back and allow the social media companies to do this voluntarily, so there will be further action, and the hon. Gentleman will see it set out in the White Paper. I look forward to his comments and the House’s reassurance on this; we will want to hear what everyone in the House and beyond has to say. As I said earlier, this is ground-breaking stuff and the UK should be proud to be able to do it first, but we must do it right. That means that the views, opinions, knowledge and expertise of many more must be included in the process.
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): Tourism is an incredibly important part—one of the most important parts—of the UK economy, generating £68 billion a year and employing more than 1.5 million people. Visit Britain and the GREAT campaign, backed by significant Government support, continue successfully to promote the UK internationally.
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Other
John Simon Bercow (Conservative, Centre-right): Very good. I understood that to be the request of the Government. It is quite important for the Government to know what the Government want. If the Government do not know what the Government want, how is the Speaker supposed to know, for goodness’ sake? I call Chris Davies.
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Christopher Paul Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): If the Minister does not mind, I will ask my question before he answers it In my beautiful constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire, the River Teme runs through the scenic Teme valley into Shropshire, the River Wye runs through the idyllic Wye valley into Herefordshire, and the well-trodden tourist trail of Offa’s Dyke—where one can walk with one foot in England in one foot in Wales—runs down my constituency border. Will my hon. Friend confirm that his Department will ensure that rural tourism is indeed cross-border?
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Public Lands
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): With the Brecon Beacons national park, my hon. Friend’s entire constituency is one of many with considerable beauty and attraction for tourists internationally as well as nationally. It is a key part of our economy to encourage tourism around the country, and we do that via Visit Britain and the GREAT campaign. I would happily encourage visitors to go to his constituency at any time.
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
David Anthony Andrew Amess (Conservative, Centre-right): With Southend-on-Sea about to become a city, please will my hon. Friend explain to the House how the tourism sector deal can help Southend-on-Sea on its journey to become not only the finest seaside resort in the country, but the finest seaside resort in the world?
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): The constituency certainly has one of the finest Members of Parliament. The important proposed tourism sector deal has moved into the negotiation phase, and we are exploring how the Government can work with the industry to reduce seasonality and address other tourism-related issues, such as increasing skills, improving local tourism offers and helping more people to develop tourism. All that will apply not only to my hon. Friend’s constituency, but to constituencies around the country. I wish Southend-on-Sea well.
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): Yes, I will. The reality is that those activities and so many others in his constituency bring not only soft power, encouraging people to come to his constituency, but economic power. We encourage all sports activities in that way.
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): I do. My hon. Friend may have seen an article by the director of the Victoria & Albert Museum. I was surprised that the director had time to engage with the subject of a tourism tax, on which I think he is wrong, but of course he is a former Labour Member and Labour MPs do like to tax as much as possible. The reality of the matter is that Bicester and other parts of this country benefit hugely from tourism, and we want to encourage it, not discourage it. There are 1.5 million jobs in tourism in this country, and Bicester attracts visitors from all over the world.
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Other
John Simon Bercow (Conservative, Centre-right): There is a lot to be said for Bicester Village. I have been there many times, and I have an extremely agreeable Zegna tie that I purchased there some years ago. I am not wearing it today, but I will wear it for the benefit of the hon. Member for Banbury (Victoria Prentis) on another occasion.
Tourism — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Immigration
Michael Tyrone Ellis (Conservative, Centre-right): What I can guarantee is that my portfolio involves looking after the interests of musicians and orchestras. The Department does that by lobbying where appropriate and by discussing such matters with the Home Office, which is ultimately responsible for immigration issues. I met the Association of British Orchestras only last week. We are ensuring that musicians are looked after. They are an important part of our economy.
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): My Department works closely with UK Sport and national sports governing bodies, as well as with local, regional and devolved partners, to ensure that the UK successfully bids for and stages a range of the world’s largest sporting events. We have secured over 100 major international sports events since 2012, and this will be an exciting summer, which will include the cricket world cup, the cycling road world championships and the netball world cup. Of course, we are looking forward to UEFA 2020, and not far off is the rugby league world cup in 2021.
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Andrew Richard Rosindell (Conservative, Centre-right): Now that the FIFA bidding process is much more transparent, has the Minister considered the possibility of holding the 2030 World cup in England or in the United Kingdom, involving all the home nations of our nation?
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): As the Prime Minister said last year, the UK Government would support a bid to host the 2030 FIFA World cup. I welcome that transparency and the football associations are free to decide whether to pursue that opportunity. The English FA is already working with the FAs of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland to explore the feasibility of such a joint bid.
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady, adorned in black and white, makes her point once again. It is a very exciting announcement for the cities involved, and it is right that she continues to stand up for her football club and for the great sporting prowess in her constituency. It is right that we send the message that Newcastle should continue to play its part.
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Peter William Bone (Conservative, Centre-right): Does the excellent Minister agree it is important to have international sport here regularly? Four American football games a year are now played in this country—two at Wembley and two at the excellent Tottenham Hotspur ground next year—but would it not be better if we had a permanent franchise so that we could have American football played here throughout the season?
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): The Americans are coming—on a trade level, on a footballing level and on a baseball level. We will see Major League Baseball at the London stadium, as well as more National Football League games. The Houston Texans and the Carolina Panthers are coming, and we will be seeing more and more coming across from the stateside. I am sure my hon. Friend will be delighted to attend. Perhaps we could go together.
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): As the Six Nations approaches, the excitement fast builds. Such concerns have already been raised with me this week by the Secretary of State for Wales, and I have agreed to meet him and broadcasters. It is important that this area of sport, which we all enjoy, is available for everyone to see and to be part of. I will be taking those concerns forward.
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Jeremy John Elton Lefroy (Conservative, Centre-right): On Saturday I enjoyed watching England’s under-18 schoolboys beat Australia at the excellent Stafford Town football club. Can we ensure that international matches in all sports are played right across the country, including in our great towns as well as in our cities?
International Sport — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): That sounds like another bid. It is right that we should host international sporting opportunities across our great country. Perhaps my hon. Friend is bidding to be part of the future UK major sports events strategy, which is coming up shortly. We have seen that, with the announcement of the rugby cities, we are looking beyond London, and it is right that Stafford plays its part.
Broadband and Mobile Phone Coverage: Rural Areas — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Margot Cathleen James (Conservative, Centre-right): I understand the frustration of Eddisbury residents. Wherever possible, Openreach network planners seek to ensure that customers are connected to the nearest cabinet, but this is not always possible. Businesses and communities may apply for a voucher through one of our schemes to contribute towards the cost of reconnecting to a closer cabinet. I would be happy to facilitate a meeting between my hon. Friend and officials in my Department to establish the best way forward for Eddisbury residents.
Broadband and Mobile Phone Coverage: Rural Areas — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Housing
Margot Cathleen James (Conservative, Centre-right): Our Department’s priority is to make sure that new-build properties and developments are all built with full fibre, wherever possible. If I have not answered the rest of the hon. Gentleman’s question with regard to the impact on the rest of the technology, I would be happy to write to him.
TV Broadcasts: Audio Description — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Margot Cathleen James (Conservative, Centre-right): Ofcom’s code on television access services sets out broadcast requirements on accessibility for the visual or hearing impaired. Since the code’s introduction, 84 UK channels have been required to provide access services. In December 2017, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport asked Ofcom to provide recommendations on making on-demand services more accessible. This Ofcom has done, and we are considering our response.
TV Broadcasts: Audio Description — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Civil Rights
Margot Cathleen James (Conservative, Centre-right): I am aware of the 10% statistic that the hon. Lady cites. The situation is kept under review, as are the requirements for on-demand providers, which could do a lot better than they are doing in respect of access for visually and hearing disabled people.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Mixed Topics
Jeremy Paul Wright (Conservative, Centre-right): The House will have noted this week that digital, culture, media and sport sectors are growing more than twice as fast as the UK’s non-financial business economy as a whole. That is testament to the hard work and global appeal of our creators and innovators. I congratulate all DCMS sectors on this success Talking of success, Mr Speaker—you will want me to get this bit in—I am sure that the House will join me, as I know you will, in paying tribute to Andy Murray after he announced earlier this month that he is likely to retire this year. He has been an inspiration both on and off the court, and I know that the whole House will want to wish him well for the future.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Jeremy Paul Wright (Conservative, Centre-right): We do indeed support the directive. We think it is very important that those who create content from which the platforms benefit hugely are properly rewarded for their efforts. We want to make sure that the system is workable, and that is exactly what we are attempting to achieve.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2019-01-31
Topic: Domestic Commerce
Questions: As a member of the Science and Technology Committee, I was pleased to hear my right hon. Friend welcome the publication of our report on social media. Hopefully it will help him in his thinking when he comes to develop the internet safety strategy. May I push him a little further on what the timing for that strategy might be?
Miriam Jane Alice Davies (Conservative, Centre-right): I have met my hon. Friend on exactly this issue, and can say that he is making strides on it. He is very concerned that our fans are being caught in the middle of this and is working with us to do something about it. If the hon. Lady knows of particular fixtures that are affected by strike action or by broadcasting issues that she would like me to raise again, I am happy to meet her and take this forward.