Results 181–200 of 1964 for speaker:Siôn Simon

Media Images (Women and Girls) (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: I understand the hon. Lady's point, but I think her argument against complaints goes a bit far, as that is generally how regulation and law work. It is not the case that when people do not complain, the system is not working. If the intent of the enforcement of the codes is right, the outcomes should follow, too. We do not measure success by the number of complaints-that is what I am saying.

Media Images (Women and Girls) (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: I am sympathetic to the hon. Gentleman's and the hon. Lady's arguments, but it is clear to me, having looked at the evidence, that it is not clear. The Buckingham review itself specifically concluded that the evidence was "mixed and inconclusive", as I said. The hon. Gentleman needs to help to make the case and find the evidence. If there is conclusive evidence that particular behaviour by...

Media Images (Women and Girls) (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: The overarching principle that the media should not cause harm is certainly a matter for the Government, but the delicate business of balancing freedom of expression against potential harm and defending the freedom of the press on a case-by-case basis is not the Government's job. It is not for Ministers to determine what should be in the newspapers or on television in this country. Part of...

Media Images (Women and Girls) (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: I am happy to tell the hon. Lady that my personal and instinctive view-although I cannot find scientific evidence, or sufficient reviewed evidence, to support it-is that the media presentation of body image must have a widespread effect, and that it is probably something that we have not looked into very carefully- House adjourned without Question put ( Standing Order No. 9(7)).

Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Departmental Advertising (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: For 2009-10 the overall budget allocated for advertising spend which can be identified from the Department's accounting system is £180,000. Individual allocations for television, radio, print and online advertising are not held on the Department's accounting system. The business planning process is ongoing and the advertising allocations for 2010-11 have not been agreed yet.

Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Departmental Advertising (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: The expenditure on advertising recorded on the Department's accounting system is not analysed by the categories requested. The table sets out identifiable costs of recruitment advertising, which are predominantly print advertising. Financial year Amount (£) 2009-10 5,380 2008-09 17,940 2007-08 36,150 2006-07 38,390 2005-06 105,450 2004-05 34,930 Expenditure...

Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Departmental Allowances (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: All travel by ministers and civil servants is undertaken in accordance with the 'Ministerial Code' and the 'Civil Service Management Code' respectively, and other expenses are claimed in accordance with the principles set out in 'Managing Public Money'. For the financial years 2006-07 to 2008-09 the table sets out the travel and associated expenses claimed through travel and subsistence...

Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Departmental Domestic Visits (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: This information is not readily available and could be gathered only at disproportionate cost.

Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Departmental Manpower (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: holding answer 24 November 2009 The information requested is provided in the table. Service/contract Service received at DCMS staff Contractor name Contract length Union recognition agreement Facilities management Cockspur Street (CS) and Tottenham Court Road (TCR) 1 grade 7and 1 grade HEO/SEO (staff based at CS) MITIE Contract expires 31 January 2010 No union...

Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Ruth Mackenzie (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: Ruth Mackenzie's role is to provide expert advice on cultural and broadcasting issues. She is on secondment from the Manchester International Festival. She was appointed by the Department, with the agreement of the Civil Service Commissioners. She is subject to the full requirements of the Civil Service Code-unlike special advisers who, as set out in the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers,...

Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Visits Abroad: Olympic Games (11 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall (Kate Hoey) on 5 January 2010, Official Report, column 44W.

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Transitional provision ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker- [Interruption.] Understandably, I am being ribbed from sedentary positions by Opposition Members about what I might say about the Bill on Third Reading, given that we have considered it in so many stages so recently.

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Transitional provision ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: I am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that; I did fail to answer that question, although not intentionally. Considerable advice and support are being given to local authorities. The Crown Prosecution Service has produced comprehensive guidance on all the relevant issues for local and trading standards administrations, and we are confident that that guidance will equip them to deal with...

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Clause 1 — Repeal and revival of provisions of the Video Recordings Act 1984 ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: If the House will permit me, I will omit, in these circumstances, the usual courtesies attached to the beginning of a Committee stage, and move straight on to speak to the clause, which is at the heart of the Bill. The purpose of the clause, as stated in subsection (1)(a), is to repeal all the provisions of the Video Recordings Act 1984, which should have been notified to the European...

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Clause 2 — Short title, commencement and extent ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: Clause 2 merely sets out the short title, commencement and territorial extent of the Bill. Question put and agreed to. Clause 2 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Schedule

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Transitional provision ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: The schedule sets out the transitional provisions whereby a bridge is built between the 1984 Act spanning the lacuna of the time when the Act has not been enforceable, and into the future, when the status quo ante is restored. It also ensures that all consequent legislation and administration is kept in balance with the new legislation and the previous Act. Question put and agreed to....

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Video Recordings Bill ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: With the leave of the House, Mr. Deputy Speaker, I shall reply to the debate-and what a pleasure it has been. What a bijou gathering of wisdom and experience this is. Two Select Committee Chairmen, the venerable battler from Bath and my old friend from Wantage have all, in their different ways, made valuable, insightful and often entertaining contributions. Would that it were always thus. We...

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Video Recordings Bill ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: I have taken a great deal of my advice from my officials. I cannot tell my right hon. Friend from whom-in which other parts of Government and which parts of the Government Legal Service-they took advice, but their advice to me has been very clear. Although it is impossible to be certain, there is very little doubt on the issue.

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Video Recordings Bill ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: As I have just told my right hon. Friend, I took advice from my officials. By "my officials" I mean the legal officials in the DCMS. As I have said, their advice was very clear. They also made clear to me that they had taken plenty of legal advice from many different parts of the Government, and that, although there could not be certainty when there was no precedent, there was very little...

Video Recordings Bill (Allocation of Time): Video Recordings Bill ( 6 Jan 2010)

Siôn Simon: I can give the hon. Gentleman that assurance-that is happening, for sure.


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