Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has issued guidance on Ministerial attendance at public events that include performers whose previous public statements have raised concerns about the endorsement of violence.

Answered by Abena Oppong-Asare - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of ministers. Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act and conduct themselves in the light of the Code and for justifying their actions and conduct to Parliament and the public.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has issued any guidance to Ministers on attendance at public events featuring performers whose past public statements have raised concern among hon. Members.

Answered by Abena Oppong-Asare - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of ministers. Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act and conduct themselves in the light of the Code and for justifying their actions and conduct to Parliament and the public.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with Glastonbury Festival organisers on the inclusion of Kneecap in the 2025 line-up.

Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

Decisions on which artists perform at events and festivals are a matter for event organisers, who must take into account any legal considerations, and meet the requirements of their license, in consultation with relevant authorities.

We unequivocally condemn threatening remarks made towards any individual. Political intimidation and abuse must have no place in our society. We recognise the chilling effect that harassment and intimidation of elected representatives can have on our democracy. Support for proscribed organisations is wholly unacceptable, with criminal offences set out in the Terrorism Act 2000.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure the (a) independence of, (b) transparency of and (c) public confidence in the inquiry into the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Chair of the Independent Football Regulator is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

In addition, the preferred Chair appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Their report, endorsing the preferred candidate, has been published on their website.

We look forward to cooperating fully with the Commissioner’s inquiry. The Commissioner is fully independent and reports of its investigations are published on the Commissioner for Public Appointments website.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of Glastonbury Festival including performers whose past public statements have been the subject of concern on public safety and community cohesion.

Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

Decisions on which artists perform at events and festivals are a matter for event organisers, who must take into account any legal considerations, and meet the requirements of their license, in consultation with relevant authorities.

We unequivocally condemn threatening remarks made towards any individual. Political intimidation and abuse must have no place in our society. We recognise the chilling effect that harassment and intimidation of elected representatives can have on our democracy. Support for proscribed organisations is wholly unacceptable, with criminal offences set out in the Terrorism Act 2000.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Home Secretary on the security implications of public performances by artists whose past public statements have been the subject of political or public concern.

Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

Decisions on which artists perform at events and festivals are a matter for event organisers, who must take into account any legal considerations, and meet the requirements of their license, in consultation with relevant authorities.

We unequivocally condemn threatening remarks made towards any individual. Political intimidation and abuse must have no place in our society. We recognise the chilling effect that harassment and intimidation of elected representatives can have on our democracy. Support for proscribed organisations is wholly unacceptable, with criminal offences set out in the Terrorism Act 2000.

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the organisers of Glastonbury Festival on the inclusion of Kneecap in the 2025 line-up.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Home Office)

The Government’s responsibility is to provide the police with the necessary resources, powers and clarity over priorities to allow them to do what is required to protect public safety.

Subsequent decisions on the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences are a matter for the operationally independent police and Crown Prosecution Service.

Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (TACT) makes it an offence to invite support for a proscribed organisation; recklessly express an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation; arrange, manage or assist in arranging or managing a meeting in the knowledge that the meeting is to support or further the activities of a proscribed organisation. Section 13 of TACT also makes it a criminal offence to wear clothing or carry articles in public which arouse reasonable suspicion that an individual is a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation, and publish an image of an item of clothing or other article, such as a flag or logo.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether any Ministers in her Department are planning to attend the 2025 Glastonbury Festival in an official capacity.

Answered by Chris Bryant - Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

No, but thanks for asking.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the launch of an inquiry into the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator on public confidence in the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Chair of the Independent Football Regulator is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

In addition, the preferred Chair appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Their report, endorsing the preferred candidate, has been published on their website.

We look forward to cooperating fully with the Commissioner’s inquiry. The Commissioner is fully independent and reports of its investigations are published on the Commissioner for Public Appointments website.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish the full findings of any inquiry into the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The Chair of the Independent Football Regulator is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

In addition, the preferred Chair appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Their report, endorsing the preferred candidate, has been published on their website.

We look forward to cooperating fully with the Commissioner’s inquiry. The Commissioner is fully independent and reports of its investigations are published on the Commissioner for Public Appointments website.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will publish the list of (a) people and (b) organisations consulted during the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The assessment criteria and process for the appointment of the Chair was advertised on the government appointments website.

The Chair is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the publicly available Governance Code on Public Appointments.

In addition, the preferred Chair appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Their report, endorsing the preferred candidate, has been published on their website.

As is standard for all public appointments we would not name organisations or individuals in order to protect the confidentiality of the process.

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has published the full (a) criteria and (b) process for the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

The assessment criteria and process for the appointment of the Chair was advertised on the government appointments website.

The Chair is appointed through a fair and open competition, run under the publicly available Governance Code on Public Appointments.

In addition, the preferred Chair appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Their report, endorsing the preferred candidate, has been published on their website.

As is standard for all public appointments we would not name organisations or individuals in order to protect the confidentiality of the process.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team provided advice to the Prime Minister on (a) political donations made by candidates for and (b) other aspects of his role in the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.

The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department had a role in (a) reviewing and (b) overseeing the appointment process for the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.

The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics Team provided advice in relation to the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

As has been the case under successive administrations, it is a long-standing principle that Civil Service advice is given and treated in confidence.

The Commissioner for Public Appointments is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister plans to recuse himself from decisions relating to the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

The appointing Minister is the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Commissioner for Public Appointments was consulted on the appointment of the Chair of the Independent Football Regulator; and whether the Commissioner raised any concerns on the process.

Answered by Georgia Gould - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)

The Commissioner is carrying out an inquiry into the campaign to appoint a new Chair of the Independent Football Regulator. The Government is co-operating fully with the Commissioner's office.

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