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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with transport authorities for the Northern, Transpennine and services in the Midlands on devolving responsibility for the provision of rail services in these areas.
[151017]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with transport authorities for the Northern, Transpennine and services in the Midlands on devolving responsibility for the provision of rail services in these areas.
[151017]
In discussions with Ministers, the integrated transport authorities have indicated their support for devolution and have signalled their intention to come forward with a proposition. Officials are in detailed discussion with passenger transport executives and local authorities as propositions are being developed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will discuss with the BBC Trust the petition of the Campaign for Regional Broadcasting Midlands on increasing network television and radio production by the BBC in that region.
[150526]
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will discuss with the BBC Trust the petition of the Campaign for Regional Broadcasting Midlands on increasing network television and radio production by the BBC in that region.
[150526]
The BBC is an independent body governed by the royal charter. Under the terms of the BBC’s charter and agreement, the BBC is operationally and editorially independent of Government and there is no provision for the Government to intervene in the corporation’s day-to-day operations. How the BBC allocates its funding, in meeting its objectives, is a matter for the BBC. Therefore there are no planned discussions with the BBC Trust regarding the Campaign for Regional Broadcasting Midlands.
The Midlands remains an important part of the BBC production landscape. In 2008, the BBC made the following commitments to growing regional production outside of London:
That 50% of network spend will be made outside London by 2016;
That 17% of network spend will come from the Nations by 2016; and
That a proportion of network spend would be made in Scotland, equivalent to Scotland’s share of the UK population, with a comparable approach in relation to Wales and Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps the Government is taking to encourage local media and regional broadcasting in the Midlands.
[150527]
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps the Government is taking to encourage local media and regional broadcasting in the Midlands.
[150527]
The Government has put in place a comprehensive framework for the development of local television, supported by funding from the BBC Trust. We expect the first of the 19 new local television services licensed by Ofcom to begin broadcasting by the end of 2013.
Ofcom has awarded local digital service licences to operators Birmingham and Nottingham following a competitive process. The Birmingham licence was awarded to City TV Broadcasting on 6 November 2012, The Nottingham licence was awarded to Notts television on 20 November 2012. Both companies are currently in discussion with Comux, the multiplex licence holder to agree arrangements for transmission of services including firm launch dates for the start of services.
Ofcom are currently seeking expressions of interest from potential bidders for 30 new areas identified by Ofcom as suitable for local television. These are set out in the following list:
Aberdeen
Ayr
Bangor
Barnstaple
Basingstoke
Bedford
Bromsgrove
Cambridge
Carlisle
Derry/Londonderry
Dundee
Guildford
Hereford
Inverness
Kidderminster
Limavady
Luton
Maidstone
Malvern
Middlesbrough
Mold
Plymouth
Reading
Salisbury
Scarborough
Stoke on Trent
Stratford upon Avon
Swansea
Tonbridge
York
In addition to the locations listed above, Ofcom will consider advertising licences for further locations where it is possible to demonstrate technical feasibility and the existence of a local operator interested in holding the licence. If a local operator is interested in a location not listed above, it would need to agree a technical plan with Comux as the multiplex operator before Ofcom can consider advertising a licence for that area.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent discussions Ministers in his Department have had with Healthier Together South East Midlands.
[130775]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent discussions Ministers in his Department have had with Healthier Together South East Midlands.
[130775]
I met Simon Wood, Programme Director of Healthier Together South East Midlands, on 8 November 2012. This meeting was arranged in preparation for the adjournment debate on the 'Future of Kettering Hospital' on 9 November 2012, by my hon. Friend the Member for Kettering (Mr Hollobone).
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what written communication has taken place between his Department and Healthier Together South East Midlands; and if he will publish those communications.
[130776]
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what written communication has taken place between his Department and Healthier Together South East Midlands; and if he will publish those communications.
[130776]
There has been no written communication between the Department and Healthier Together South East Midlands.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his latest assessment is of the potential benefits of High Speed 2 to industry and businesses in the midlands; and if he will make a statement.
[130600]
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his latest assessment is of the potential benefits of High Speed 2 to industry and businesses in the midlands; and if he will make a statement.
[130600]
Our most recent analysis points to business benefits of up to £50 billion for our economy. Businesses around the West Midlands will find themselves right at the heart of the new network—with the investment and jobs that it will bring.
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I shall make a statement on flooding.
The House will be aware of the exceptional rainfall that has been experienced over the last few days, and will also be aware that as a result some areas across the United Kingdom have been flooded and others continue to...
With permission, Mr. Speaker, I shall make a statement on flooding.
The House will be aware of the exceptional rainfall that has been experienced over the last few days, and will also be aware that as a result some areas across the United Kingdom have been flooded and others continue to...
Following my written ministerial statement to the House on 3 July 2012, Official Report, column 48WS concerning the flooding events in the midlands and north-east of England on 28 June, I would like to provide a further update on the significant flooding events that have taken place over this weekend...
Following my written ministerial statement to the House on 3 July 2012, Official Report, column 48WS concerning the flooding events in the midlands and north-east of England on 28 June, I would like to provide a further update on the significant flooding events that have taken place over this weekend...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State (Caroline Spelman) has today made the following Statement.
Following my Written Ministerial Statement to the House on 3 July (col. 48ws) concerning the flooding events in the Midlands and North East of England on 28 June, I would like to provide a further...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State (Caroline Spelman) has today made the following Statement.
Following my Written Ministerial Statement to the House on 3 July (col. 48ws) concerning the flooding events in the Midlands and North East of England on 28 June, I would like to provide a further...
I would like to provide an update on the significant flooding events that took place on Thursday 28 June following a further period of extraordinarily high rainfall.
Last Thursday, there were heavy thunderstorms across Northern Ireland, Wales and England where it particularly affected the midlands, Yorkshire and both the north-west and...
I would like to provide an update on the significant flooding events that took place on Thursday 28 June following a further period of extraordinarily high rainfall.
Last Thursday, there were heavy thunderstorms across Northern Ireland, Wales and England where it particularly affected the midlands, Yorkshire and both the north-west and...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Caroline Spelman) has today made the following Statement.
I would like to provide an update on the significant flooding events that took place on Thursday 28 June following a further period of extraordinarily high rainfall.
Last Thursday,...
My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Caroline Spelman) has today made the following Statement.
I would like to provide an update on the significant flooding events that took place on Thursday 28 June following a further period of extraordinarily high rainfall.
Last Thursday,...