Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Barran on 24 March (HL14223), what assessment they have made of (1) the percentage of commercial pornography sites, and (2) the total number of commercial pornography sites, that will not be in scope of the Online Safety Bill.
Answered by Baroness Barran - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
The government is committed to ensuring children are protected from accessing online pornography through the new online safety framework. Where pornography sites host user-generated content or facilitate online user interaction such as video and image sharing, commenting and live streaming, they will be subject to the new duty of care.
The government expects that the majority of commercial pornography sites, including those that are most visited, will be captured through the new online safety regime. Only those commercial pornography sites which do not host user-generated content and instead publish their own content will not be in scope. We will continue to review our proposals to ensure we deliver the most comprehensive protections for children online.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government which commercial pornography companies will be in scope of the Online Safety Bill; and whether commercial pornography websites which (1) do not host user-generated content, or (2) allow private user communication, will also be in scope.
Answered by Baroness Barran - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
The government is committed to ensuring children are protected from accessing online pornography through the new online safety framework. Where pornography sites host user-generated content or facilitate online user interaction such as video and image sharing, commenting and live streaming, they will be subject to the new duty of care. Commercial pornography sites which allow private user to user communication will be in scope. Where commercial pornography sites do not have user-generated functionality they will not be in scope. The online safety regime will capture both the most visited pornography sites and pornography on social media, therefore covering the majority of sites where children are most likely to be exposed to pornography.
We expect companies to use age assurance or age verification technologies to prevent children from accessing services which pose the highest risk of harm to children, such as online pornography. We are working closely with stakeholders across industry to establish the right conditions for the market to deliver age assurance and age verification technical solutions ahead of the legislative requirements coming into force.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what advice they have given to those UK museums and galleries that are public bodies regarding the employment status of workers who have been employed for 10 years or more.
Answered by Lord Ashton of Hyde
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Ministry of Defence both sponsor museums and galleries in England; these are all Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs). The Border Force, part of the Home Office, also supports a collection (Seized!), housed in a DCMS museum ALB. All Government ALBs, including museums and galleries, are responsible for their own employment policies and processes, including ensuring that they comply with employment laws.
The Government will be considering the Pimlico Plumbers LTD and another v Smith judgment as we prepare the response to our employment status consultation. The outcome of this consultation should help provide clarity for all public bodies, including ALBs, regarding the status and rights of of individuals who work for them, as well as advice on sick and holiday pay. More information regarding the consultation can be found here, and is attached: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/employment-status.
National museums in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are sponsored by the respective devolved administrations.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of people who work for UK museums and galleries that are public bodies who are on the payroll and taxed at source but inaccurately described as freelance, following the Supreme Court ruling in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another v Smith.
Answered by Lord Ashton of Hyde
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Ministry of Defence both sponsor museums and galleries in England; these are all Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs). The Border Force, part of the Home Office, also supports a collection (Seized!), housed in a DCMS museum ALB. All Government ALBs, including museums and galleries, are responsible for their own employment policies and processes, including ensuring that they comply with employment laws.
The Government will be considering the Pimlico Plumbers LTD and another v Smith judgment as we prepare the response to our employment status consultation. The outcome of this consultation should help provide clarity for all public bodies, including ALBs, regarding the status and rights of of individuals who work for them, as well as advice on sick and holiday pay. More information regarding the consultation can be found here, and is attached: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/employment-status.
National museums in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are sponsored by the respective devolved administrations.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, following the ruling of the Supreme Court in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another v Smith, to advise those museums and galleries in the UK that are public bodies about sick pay and holiday pay.
Answered by Lord Ashton of Hyde
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Ministry of Defence both sponsor museums and galleries in England; these are all Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs). The Border Force, part of the Home Office, also supports a collection (Seized!), housed in a DCMS museum ALB. All Government ALBs, including museums and galleries, are responsible for their own employment policies and processes, including ensuring that they comply with employment laws.
The Government will be considering the Pimlico Plumbers LTD and another v Smith judgment as we prepare the response to our employment status consultation. The outcome of this consultation should help provide clarity for all public bodies, including ALBs, regarding the status and rights of of individuals who work for them, as well as advice on sick and holiday pay. More information regarding the consultation can be found here, and is attached: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/employment-status.
National museums in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are sponsored by the respective devolved administrations.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what actions they have taken, following the ruling of the Supreme Court in Pimlico Plumbers Ltd and another v Smith, to ensure that workers in museums and galleries in the UK that are public bodies have appropriate rights.
Answered by Lord Ashton of Hyde
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Ministry of Defence both sponsor museums and galleries in England; these are all Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs). The Border Force, part of the Home Office, also supports a collection (Seized!), housed in a DCMS museum ALB. All Government ALBs, including museums and galleries, are responsible for their own employment policies and processes, including ensuring that they comply with employment laws.
The Government will be considering the Pimlico Plumbers LTD and another v Smith judgment as we prepare the response to our employment status consultation. The outcome of this consultation should help provide clarity for all public bodies, including ALBs, regarding the status and rights of of individuals who work for them, as well as advice on sick and holiday pay. More information regarding the consultation can be found here, and is attached: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/employment-status.
National museums in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are sponsored by the respective devolved administrations.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the BBC Charter renewal advisory panel will have the power to commission research; and, if so, from whom.
Answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
The Department published the names of the Advisory Group members, as well as their principal roles, both current and former, in July 2015. This information is shown in the table below:
Advisory Group Member | Current or former role |
Dawn Airey | Senior Vice President of Yahoo’s business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and formerly Chairman and Chief Executive of Channel 5.
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Dame Colette Bowe | Chairman of the Banking Standards Board, President of the Voice of the Listener and Viewer and former Chair of Ofcom.
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Andrew Fisher | Executive Chairman at Shazam.
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Darren Henley OBE
| CEO of Arts Council England and former Managing Director of Classic FM.
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Ashley Highfield | CEO of Johnston Press, one of the largest local media groups in the UK, and former director at the BBC.
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Alex Mahon | Former CEO of Shine Group, global television content production company.
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Lopa Patel MBE
| Digital entrepreneur and founder/CEO of NewAsianPost.com and Diversity UK.
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Stewart Purvis OBE | British broadcaster and academic, and former Editor-in-Chief and CEO of ITN.
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The Group has no legal status or powers and no decision-making or research commissioning functions. These are not public appointments and therefore the Group is not subject to the Cabinet Office guidelines for public appointments.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any declarations of interest by the members of the BBC Charter renewal advisory panel will be published.
Answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
The Department published the names of the Advisory Group members, as well as their principal roles, both current and former, in July 2015. This information is shown in the table below:
Advisory Group Member | Current or former role |
Dawn Airey | Senior Vice President of Yahoo’s business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and formerly Chairman and Chief Executive of Channel 5.
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Dame Colette Bowe | Chairman of the Banking Standards Board, President of the Voice of the Listener and Viewer and former Chair of Ofcom.
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Andrew Fisher | Executive Chairman at Shazam.
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Darren Henley OBE
| CEO of Arts Council England and former Managing Director of Classic FM.
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Ashley Highfield | CEO of Johnston Press, one of the largest local media groups in the UK, and former director at the BBC.
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Alex Mahon | Former CEO of Shine Group, global television content production company.
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Lopa Patel MBE
| Digital entrepreneur and founder/CEO of NewAsianPost.com and Diversity UK.
|
Stewart Purvis OBE | British broadcaster and academic, and former Editor-in-Chief and CEO of ITN.
|
The Group has no legal status or powers and no decision-making or research commissioning functions. These are not public appointments and therefore the Group is not subject to the Cabinet Office guidelines for public appointments.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the members of the BBC Charter renewal advisory panel will be required to declare any relevant interests; and if so, what is the process for doing so.
Answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
The Department published the names of the Advisory Group members, as well as their principal roles, both current and former, in July 2015. This information is shown in the table below:
Advisory Group Member | Current or former role |
Dawn Airey | Senior Vice President of Yahoo’s business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and formerly Chairman and Chief Executive of Channel 5.
|
Dame Colette Bowe | Chairman of the Banking Standards Board, President of the Voice of the Listener and Viewer and former Chair of Ofcom.
|
Andrew Fisher | Executive Chairman at Shazam.
|
Darren Henley OBE
| CEO of Arts Council England and former Managing Director of Classic FM.
|
Ashley Highfield | CEO of Johnston Press, one of the largest local media groups in the UK, and former director at the BBC.
|
Alex Mahon | Former CEO of Shine Group, global television content production company.
|
Lopa Patel MBE
| Digital entrepreneur and founder/CEO of NewAsianPost.com and Diversity UK.
|
Stewart Purvis OBE | British broadcaster and academic, and former Editor-in-Chief and CEO of ITN.
|
The Group has no legal status or powers and no decision-making or research commissioning functions. These are not public appointments and therefore the Group is not subject to the Cabinet Office guidelines for public appointments.
Asked by: Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how often the members of the BBC Charter renewal advisory panel will meet (1) each other and (2) the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
Answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
(1) As set out in the Advisory Group’s terms of reference the Group will meet approximately six times a year at times agreed in advance by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport’s office[1].
(2) These meetings will be chaired by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
[1] Can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/445912/TERMS_OF_REFERENCE.pdf)