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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

DCMS Update

05 September 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Nadine Dorries Con Mid Bedfordshire

Culture, Media & SportScience & Technology

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At a glance

Key points

  • DCMS has launched a review of the Future of Women's Football chaired by Karen Carney MBE.
  • Distribution of sports equipment to community organizations will begin in October.
  • Fax services will be removed from the Universal Service Order on 1 October 2022.

Issue summary

This statement provides updates from the DCMS including progress on broadband access, launching a review of women's football, gifting of Commonwealth Games assets to community organisations, and removing fax services from the Universal Service Order.

Action requested

The government has launched a review of the Future of Women’s Football chaired by Karen Carney MBE. The distribution of sports equipment will commence in October, and fax services will be removed from the USO on 1 October 2022.

Key facts

  • Over 70% of homes and businesses now have access to gigabit connections.
  • On September 2nd, a review of women’s football was launched focusing on growth and financial sustainability.
  • Karen Carney MBE is chairing the Women's Football Review.
  • Sports equipment from Birmingham Commonwealth Games will be gifted to community organisations in October.
  • Facsimile services will be removed from the Universal Service Order on 1st October 2022.
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