To match an exact phrase, use quotation marks around the search term. eg. "Parliamentary Estate". Use "OR" or "AND" as link words to form more complex queries.

Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments by exploring our subscription options to receive notifications direct to your inbox

Written Question
Television Licences
Thursday 15th June 2023

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

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

What plans she has for the future of the TV licence.

Answered by John Whittingdale

The BBC's funding model faces major challenges to its sustainability due to changes in the way people consume media.

We remain committed to reviewing the licence fee model ahead of the next Charter period to explore the potential for alternative ways to ensure the BBC remains appropriately funded over the long-term.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Sep 2020
Professional and Amateur Sport: Government Support

"It has been extremely heartening for both fans and participants to see the return of sports such as cricket, rugby, football and other fixtures across Basildon and Thurrock. Therefore, although we must always be mindful of the rate of covid-19 infection, can my hon. Friend update the House on what …..."
Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech

View all Stephen Metcalfe (Con - South Basildon and East Thurrock) contributions to the debate on: Professional and Amateur Sport: Government Support
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"2. What steps his Department is taking to support older people to improve their digital skills. ..."
Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech

View all Stephen Metcalfe (Con - South Basildon and East Thurrock) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 May 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"We all know how important it is to have digital skills in the modern world. Will the Minister therefore join me in congratulating the South East local enterprise partnership on being awarded funding to set up a local digital skills partnership, and wish it well in its new task?..."
Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech

View all Stephen Metcalfe (Con - South Basildon and East Thurrock) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 31 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T4. As a member of the Science and Technology Committee, I was pleased to hear my right hon. Friend welcome the publication of our report on social media. Hopefully it will help him in his thinking when he comes to develop the internet safety strategy. May I push him a …..."
Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech

View all Stephen Metcalfe (Con - South Basildon and East Thurrock) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Written Question
Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Chief Scientific Advisers
Monday 6th February 2017

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether there is a vacancy for a Chief Scientific Adviser in her Department.

Answered by Matt Hancock

Due to its small size DCMS does not employ a Chief Scientific Adviser, using its Science Advisory Council to ensure officials have access to high level, independent, scientific and technical advice. While there is currently no plan to recruit a CSA this position is regularly reviewed.