Asked by: Rebecca Pow (Conservative - Taunton Deane)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will take steps to ensure ongoing funding for the distribution of British films abroad after the cessation of the Creative Europe funding scheme in 2020.
Answered by Margot James
As the Prime Minister stated in her Mansion House speech, the UK is committed to continuing cultural collaboration between the UK and EU. Where possible, the UK will continue to participate in EU programmes where there is mutual benefit to the UK and the EU, ultimately, this will be determined as part of the future partnership negotiations between the UK and the EU. The British Film Institute (BFI) and its partners offer extensive support to the film industry - from development and skills to distribution and audiences - and this will continue independently of Creative Europe.
Asked by: Rebecca Pow (Conservative - Taunton Deane)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had and with whom on superfast broadband in the South West region, and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Margot James
Throughout the year officials from DCMS have engaged with counterparts from local projects in the South West region over a variety of issues, including roll-out of superfast broadband, and will continue to do so.
Last week, both the Secretary of State and the Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries wrote to MPs concerning superfast broadband, and BDUK director Raj Kalia wrote to local bodies as well.
Asked by: Rebecca Pow (Conservative - Taunton Deane)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to protect heritage buildings.
Answered by Michael Ellis
We are responsible for ensuring that England’s historic environment is properly protected, promoted and conserved for the benefit of present and future generations. The principle way in which Government protects buildings of special architectural or historic interest is through the listing system.
In addition, our arm’s length bodies provide valuable support to those looking after heritage and we continue to work closely with them to protect buildings all over the country.