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Written Question
Sanitary Protection: VAT
Monday 9th September 2019

Asked by: Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make it her policy to reduce the minimum level for applications for funding from the Tampon Tax Community Fund.

Answered by Baroness Morgan of Cotes

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 May 2019
TV Licences for Over-75s

"The Government claim to care about loneliness, but the issue of TV licences is a significant worry for my over-75 population. It is within the Government’s gift to say that they will protect the free TV licence for over-75s. Does my hon. Friend agree that they should end their prevarication …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Nov 2018
Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

"I was delighted to welcome Google to my constituency last Friday, when it delivered internet safety training and training on the appropriate use of data at Boothroyd Primary Academy. What specific ethical provisions will the board take into account in considering the impact of new technology on children?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Nov 2018
Centenary of the Armistice

"I thank the Secretary of State for his generosity in giving way. In common with many other Members, I will be joining remembrance events in my constituency on Sunday. I understand that the event held at Mirfield is the biggest and most well attended outside of London, so will he …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Nov 2018
Centenary of the Armistice

"On Saturday, I attended a Dewsbury Sacrifices event. One thousand and fifty-three local men perished during the first world war, and Dewsbury Sacrifices has taken it upon itself to build a profile of every single one of those men. Will my hon. Friend join me in welcoming what it is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 15 Oct 2018
Loneliness Strategy

"I have great respect for the Minister, and never more so than today, and I thank her for the words in her statement. Austerity has undeniably led to a reduction in the number of facilities available in the community, but today I want to pay tribute to the incredible volunteer …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 25 Jun 2018
Football: Safe Standing

"The hon. Gentleman has actually taken the words about those ’80s terraces right out of my mouth. There is a perception among some that we are going back to crowded terraces with far too many people being admitted. I thank the Huddersfield Town Supporters Association and Stand Up For Town. …..."
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Written Question
Broadband: Rural Areas
Thursday 14th September 2017

Asked by: Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to improve broadband provision in rural areas in the next five years.

Answered by Matt Hancock

Superfast Broadband is now available to nearly 94% of premises in the UK and is on track to reach 95% by the end of 2017. Reinvestment of efficiency savings and gainshare from the government programme, coupled with further commercial roll out, means that coverage can increase. By 2020, we will ensure universal broadband availability of at least 10Mbps, so that no home or business is left behind.

Written Question
Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Equality
Tuesday 10th January 2017

Asked by: Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, who the diversity champion is on her departmental board.

Answered by Matt Hancock

Sue Owen, The Permanent Secretary at DCMS is the lead Civil Service Diversity Champion, and for the department.