Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to make regulations under section 267 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, in light of concerns raised by cultural and heritage organisations about potential abuses of cooling-off period provisions.

Answered by Lord Leong - Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

In the ‘Consultation on the implementation of the new subscription regime’, Government consulted on regulatory proposals to implement the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This included how provisions for the cooling-off period will work. We are analysing the responses, including submissions from the cultural and heritage sectors. Officials have met with relevant representatives and individual organisations in those sectors to hear their views and we continue to engage with the sectors. A Government Response will be published in due course.

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

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will place in the Library of the House a copy of the terms and conditions and the appointment letter relating to Baroness Shafik's appointment as (1) Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum, and (2) Chief Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Shafik intends will remain as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum in the light of her appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister, Baroness Shafik, will attend the Labour Party Conference; and whether attendance at a Party Conference by the Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum is in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3.11 of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies and associated government guidance.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to update the news story published on 20 January about the appointment of Baroness Shafik as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum in regard to her political activity.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Shafik will recuse herself from matters relating to the funding of (1) the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, (2) the Victoria and Albert Museum, and (3) other national museums, in her role as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Shafik informed the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of her proposed appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister; and, if so, whom she informed, when, and what the Department’s advice was.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compatibility of Baroness Shafik’s appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister with section 3.11 of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes.

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

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any ministers or special advisers at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have attended meetings with the Social Market Foundation since July 2024; and if so, whether they will list those meetings.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

As the responsible department, DCMS Ministers and officials have regular meetings with a range of stakeholders about gambling.

Ministerial meetings and engagements are published through quarterly transparency reports on GOV.UK.

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

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any ministers or special advisers at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have attended meetings with Derek Webb since July 2024; and if so, whether they will list those meetings.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

As the responsible department, DCMS Ministers and officials have regular meetings with a range of stakeholders about gambling.

Ministerial meetings and engagements are published through quarterly transparency reports on GOV.UK.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of Baroness Shafik's appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister, whether her duties will include providing advice on funding of (1) the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, (2) the Victoria and Albert Museum, and (3) other national museums.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

I refer the noble Lord to the answer given to HL10218:

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Shafik will recuse herself from matters relating to the funding of (1) the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, (2) the Victoria and Albert Museum, and (3) other national museums, in her role as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister. HL10218

Answer: Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes.

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