Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Jan 2020
Economy and Society: Contribution of Music
"I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response, given the short time available to him. I also thank the shadow Minister. I concur entirely with his comments about the BBC. People such as James Stirling have put music front and centre of the BBC, across all its platforms, which is …..."Conor McGinn - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Jul 2019
Problem Gambling
"It is right that the gambling industry fulfils its responsibilities in tackling addiction, so today’s news is welcome, but I agree with my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich East (Tom Watson) that much more needs to be done.
Will the Secretary of State acknowledge the unique position of …..."Conor McGinn - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"1. What assessment he has made of the contribution of horse-racing to (a) social, (b) cultural and (c) economic life. [R] ..."Conor McGinn - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"I am very proud to be the joint chairman of the all-party parliamentary racing and bloodstock industries group. Like many Members across the House, I strongly support our fantastic sport and our fantastic British horse-racing industry, but the sport does face challenges. Given that the yield from the levy is …..."Conor McGinn - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 24th January 2019
Asked by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what funding his Department has allocated to arts and culture projects in St Helens Council in each of the last five years.
Answered by Michael Ellis
As outlined in the table, since April 2013, Arts Council England has invested over £1 million in arts and culture projects in St Helens North including, National Lottery Grants for the Arts, Project Grants and through Music Education Hubs.
| 2013/14 | 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 to date |
National Portfolio Organisations | £ - | £ - | £ - | £ - | £ - | £ 460,000 |
Music Education Hubs | £ 196,771 | £ 198,850 | £ 258,548 | £ 255,889 | £ 252,312 | £ 252,419 |
GFTA/PG | £ 177,138 | £ 185,254 | £ 75,580 | £ 87,526 | £ 44,800 | £ 14,961 |
Strategic Funding/Other | £ 628,296 | £ - | £ 871,704 | £ 1,651,550 | £ - | £ - |
Total | £ 1,002,205 | £ 384,104 | £ 1,205,832 | £ 1,994,965 | £ 297,112 | £ 727,380 |
Written Question
Thursday 20th December 2018
Asked by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what his Department’s policy is on horserace betting levy reform; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Mims Davies
- Shadow Minister (Women)
In April 2017, we made significant reforms to the Horserace Betting Levy by fixing the Levy rate at 10% and extending the scope of the Levy to include offshore online bookmakers for the first time. These reforms resulted in an extra £45m in statutory Levy income for 2017/18 to support the racing industry and we expect a similar uplift for 2018/19.
The uplift in income from the reformed Levy has contributed to record prize money of £142.5m in 2017/18 and has also provided increased funding for equine welfare, industry recruitment and training, and measures related to veterinary science and education.
We note the Parliamentary Scrutiny committees’ reports regarding proposed changes to the administration of the reformed Levy and will consider them carefully.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"T3. Yesterday, the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee approved a draft of the proposed directive on copyright in the digital single market. Does the Minister agree that we cannot miss the significant opportunity to address the transfer value experienced by the music industry, and will he assure the House that …..."Conor McGinn - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 May 2018
Gaming Machines
"Has the Minister seen this morning’s statement from the British Horseracing Authority, which says that it understands the need to tackle problem gambling, but also points out the unique relationship between betting and racing? Will the Government outline how they will mitigate any potential financial loss to our great sport, …..."Conor McGinn - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Apr 2018
Leaving the EU: Tourism and the Creative Industries
"I congratulate the hon. Lady on an excellent speech. Does she agree that sharing art, music, sport and culture enriches people’s lives and our communities? In St Helens, we have had a twinning arrangement with Stuttgart for 70 years. We are very proud that people from there come to visit …..."Conor McGinn - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 20th February 2018
Asked by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
Question
to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how many brass bands in each English region received funding from Arts Council England in each year since 2010.
Answered by Michael Ellis
A list of the eligible applications to the Arts Council in each year since 2010 in the sub-art form “Brass and Silver bands” by region, are outlined in the attached tables. Some activity, for which brass bands play a constituent part, may not be included as the wider activity has not been classified specifically as such. Ineligible applications are not recorded by sub-art form.
Since April 2016, Brass bands have also benefited from the Orchestra tax relief.