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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"12. What steps he is taking to ensure that the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham benefit (a) neighbouring boroughs and (b) Walsall. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"I understand that the training venues will be announced later this year. Will the Minister put in a good word for the British judo Centre of Excellence in Walsall?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Jun 2019
Free TV Licences: Over-75s

"It appears to me that the elderly, vulnerable people of Willenhall, Bloxwich and Walsall North are being asked to contribute to the £1.75 million salary of Gary Lineker, which does not seem particularly fair. Does the Secretary of State agree?..."
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Written Question
Youth Organisations
Friday 24th May 2019

Asked by: Eddie Hughes (Conservative - Walsall North)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

What recent assessment his Department has made of the value of youth organisations to local areas.

Answered by Mims Davies - Shadow Minister (Women)

The Government recognises the transformational impact that youth services can have, especially for young people facing multiple barriers or disadvantage.

We are working across Government and with young people to develop a new Youth Charter setting out Government’s clear vision and offer for young people.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T2. I add my best wishes to the England women’s team for success in the forthcoming World cup. Will the Minister give them the best possible send-off by ensuring that the Government commit increased funding to football facilities at grassroots level?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"8. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of CPS engagement with local communities on the judicial process. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Minister agree that local engagement with religious and minority groups helps to build public confidence in the criminal justice system?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"In cases where rape leads to pregnancy, does my hon. and learned Friend agree with the intention behind the 10-minute rule Bill introduced by the hon. Member for Sheffield, Heeley (Louise Haigh) to remove parental rights from fathers of children conceived through rape?..."
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Written Question
Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Wednesday 27th March 2019

Asked by: Eddie Hughes (Conservative - Walsall North)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to ensure that digital ID has carries the same age proofing weight as a passport or other physical ID document.

Answered by Margot James

The evidential requirements to authenticate identity attributes vary depending on the nature of the goods or services being sought. Usually relying parties determine the necessary level of authentication they require, though this is sometimes prescribed in regulation. There are no current legislative proposals on this matter but regulation is kept under review.

Written Question
Internet: Proof of Identity
Friday 22nd March 2019

Asked by: Eddie Hughes (Conservative - Walsall North)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what plans his Department has to develop a strong market for age and identity verification products to (a) protect young people against internet harms and (b) to reduce online fraud.

Answered by Margot James

The government is supporting the development of a standards based digital identity market in the UK. The Minister for Implementation made a written statement on the future of Gov.uk Verify programme on 9 October 2018 setting out next steps. Discussions continue within government and with industry as we develop our proposals, which we will set out further in due course.