Written Question
Thursday 28th June 2018
Asked by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has made an assessment the efficacy of the decision by (a) Viacom International Media Networks and (b) Viceland to move their broadcast licenses outside of the UK.
Answered by Margot James
We understand the importance of broadcast licensing arrangements for the sector. However, it is not for the Government to assess the efficacy of business decisions, which are guided by a multitude of factors.
Written Question
Thursday 21st June 2018
Asked by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking to ensure the introduction of (a) proposals on mandatory caller ID and (b) more effective call-blocking technology.
Answered by Margot James
The Government have already made it mandatory for marketing firms to display their calling line identification (CLI). Ofcom have also adopted a new CLI rule relating to communications providers, which will enable the telephone number of the person making the call to be displayed to the receiver. The new rules become effective in October 2018.
Ofcom have also formed a Strategic Working Group consisting of nine major communications providers, with the aim of exploring technical measures to block and stop unlawful nuisance calls. As of the end of 2017, six of nine working group members were routinely blocking problematic calls at the network level, and/or offering their customers a free service to block or divert problematic calls. More information about this can be found in the report at https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/110957/nuisance-calls-joint-action-plan-2018.pdf.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 05 Jun 2018
Proposed Media Mergers
"Liberal Democrats have been consistent in expressing our concern about the Sky-Fox deal should it have gone ahead in its entirety. I therefore welcome the Secretary of State’s assurances that Sky News will be protected and sold off. Will he also reassure us that that there will be similar undertakings …..."Christine Jardine - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 May 2018
Gaming Machines
"I add my congratulations to the Minister and to everyone who has campaigned for this change. Reducing the maximum stake to £2 will provide more protection for those with a gambling addiction and some of the most vulnerable in our society. I also welcome the Minister’s comments about looking into …..."Christine Jardine - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]
"We all recognise and applaud the examples the Secretary of State has given, but they do not excuse the bad behaviour by other sections of the press. Our concern is not with journalists who behave ethically and well at all times; it is with those journalists who do not, so …..."Christine Jardine - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]
"I believe the other place has given us a compromise to reassure those who are concerned about section 40 and its impact on local newspapers and those who are concerned about any threat to the freedom of the press, which none of us in this House wants to see undermined …..."Christine Jardine - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]
"Does the Secretary of State accept that many of the challenges that the press face now are the result of the behaviour that led to Leveson 1 and undermined public confidence? The fact that the victims are not perceived as having had justice further undermines the press, and we would …..."Christine Jardine - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 May 2018
Data Protection Bill [Lords]
"I rise to speak in support of new clause 18, which my friend the right hon. Member for Doncaster North (Edward Miliband) has so eloquently described. I would like to bring three words to the House’s attention: fairness, justice and honour. I say this not as a politician—although I hope …..."Christine Jardine - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 May 2018
Ticket Touting: Musical Events
"Will the Minister tell me why the reselling of music venue tickets, which as we have heard is hugely damaging to the industry, is not comparable with sports tickets? It is actually illegal to have secondary sales on those...."Christine Jardine - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Apr 2018
Leaving the EU: Tourism and the Creative Industries
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered the effect of the UK leaving the EU on tourism and the creative industries.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone, and to have the opportunity to debate the effect that Brexit could have on tourism and …..."Christine Jardine - View Speech
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