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Thursday 13 February 2020 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 3 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Jamie Hamilton Wallis asked about improving grassroots sport, and the Minister agreed, noting the Government's support through Sport England with a 1 billion investment.
  • Vicky Foxcroft inquired about measures to ensure appropriate spending of taxpayers' money for NCS, and the Minister highlighted the programme's benefits, reaching nearly 600,000 young people.
  • Christian Wakeford questioned the steps being taken to support local newspapers like the Selby Times, and the Minister acknowledged their importance to a healthy democracy, noting the publication of a document on January 27.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jamie Hamilton Wallis Lab Bridgend
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Local council proposes to increase fees for local sports clubs by up to 500%, potentially causing closures.

Question

Does the Member agree that every step should be taken at all levels of government to improve grassroots sport?

Answer from Nigel Adams

That is absolutely right. The Government seeks to support sport and physical activity at every level so everyone, regardless of age or ability, has the option to get more active. Through Sport England, £1 billion investment between 2017-2021 aims to reach out to people who traditionally have not thought sport and physical activity is for them.

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Not addressed: None

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Q2 Vicky Foxcroft Lab Wallasey
Economy Employment Standards & Ethics
Context

DCMS has not published impact data on the National Citizen Service since 2016. Former partner organisations are closing, and new contracts have transition issues.

Question

What measures are in place to ensure taxpayers' money is spent appropriately for NCS?

Answer from Nigel Adams

The National Citizen Service has benefited almost 600,000 young people in disadvantaged areas. It teaches life skills, improves confidence and boosts employability. The programme is the fastest-growing youth movement for a century.

Answered

Not addressed: Did not address funding concerns or data transparency issues raised by the questioner.

How: Focused On Positive Outcomes Of Ncs

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Q3 Christian Wakeford Lab Buckingham
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Local newspapers play a crucial role in local democracy and community cohesion.

Question

What steps is my hon. Friend taking to ensure that newspapers such as the Selby Times have the support they need to flourish?

Answer from Nigel Adams (Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Media and Sport)

My hon. Friend is right to mention the important role played by local newspapers—not least the Selby Times. It is clear to the Government that they play an invaluable role in the fabric of our society, ensuring that there is a healthy democracy both nationally and locally. On 27 January, we published our formal response to the independent Cairncross review, which outlines the steps that regulators, Government and industry will take to support the future of the news publishing industry nationally and locally.

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