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DCMS: ministerial meetings, July to September 2020
Updated 4 February 2021
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-01 | BT, Openreach | To discuss response to COVID-19 and the rollout of digital infrastructure |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-06 | EE | To discuss how digital infrastructure can support the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-07 | Nominet Cyber Security Roundtable | Spoke at a roundtable hosted by Nominet on cyber security |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-08 | O2 Telefonica | To discuss how digital infrastructure can support the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-09 | Three | To discuss how digital infrastructure can support the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-09 | Vodafone | To discuss how digital infrastructure can support the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-13 | Openreach | To discuss broadband rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-15 | Qualcomm | To discuss rollout of 5G in the UK |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-16 | Tech Nation | To discuss growth in the cyber security sector |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-16 | TalkTalk | To discuss broadband rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-20 | O2 Telefonica, BT, Three, Virgin Media, Sky, Vodafone, TalkTalk | Joint roundtable with the Home Office to discuss tackling economic fraud |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-21 | Cityfibre | To discuss broadband rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-22 | Federation of Small Businesses, Confederation of British Industry, Which? | To discuss the Gigabit Takeup-Advisory Group |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-22 | Infracapital | To discuss digital infrastructure rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-23 | Ofcom, BT, Openreach, Virgin Media, Hyperoptic, Gigaclear, TalkTalk, Cityfibre, Sky, KCOM, O2 Telefonica, EE; Three, Vodafone | To discuss digital infrastructure rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-28 | David R Boyne Property Solutions, RICS Telecoms Forum, Clarke Telecom, Carter Jonas, Batcheller Monkhouse, Amsy Chartered Surveyors, Strutt & Parker, Telecoms Property Consultancy, Solicitors Regulation Authority, RICS, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Clarke WillMot, Everlands Sutherland, Law Society, Telecom Portfolios | To discuss access to public land for digital infrastructure rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-28 | Openreach | To discuss broadband rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-29 | British Chambers of Commerce, Broadband Stakeholder Group, BT, Confederation of British Industry, Cellnex, Centre for Policy Studies, Cornerstone, Digital Mobile Spectrum Ltd, Federation of Small Businesses, Local Government Association, MBNL, Mobile UK, National Farmers Union, Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Rural Services Network, Speed Up Britain, TechUK, Vodafone, Wireless Infrastructure Group, WiredScore, Workspace | Roundtable with Speed Up Britain members to discuss the Electronic Communications Code and rollout of digital infrastructure |
| Matt Warman | 2020-07-30 | Digital Catapult, AMRC North West University of Sheffield, Vivacity Labs, BT, Liverpool City Council, North East Automotive Alliance Limited | Spoke with winning projects from the 5G create competition |
| Matt Warman | 2020-08-27 | Confederation of British Industry, Federation of Small Businesses, Which? | To discuss the Gigabit Takeup-Advisory group |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-09 | Catalyst Housing Ltd, Greater London Authority, London Borough of Barnet, Manchester City Council, British Property Federation, Ofcom, Clarion Housing Group, Haringey Council, North of Tyne Combined Authority | To discuss access to public land for digital infrastructure rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-09 | Tech Nation, Darktrace, Garrison, Privitar, Red Sift, Skurio, Symphonic, Immersive Labs; Data Swift, CyberSmart, Panaseer, DIT | To discuss growth in the cyber security sector |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-10 | Reliance Jio | To discuss rollout of 5G in the UK |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-15 | The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, Ofcom, CLA, National Farmers Union, National Trust, DEFRA | To discuss access to public land for digital infrastructure rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-16 | Vodafone, Wireless Infrastructure Group, Openreach, Broadband Stakeholder Group, Community Fibre, Hyperoptic, Three, Gigaclear, CTIL, O2 Telefonica, Cityfbre, Cellnex, MBNL, Mobile UK, BT, Virgin Media, Independant Networks Cooperative Association | To discuss access to public land for digital infrastructure rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-17 | Telecoms Diversification Taskforce | Attended the inaugural meeting of the taskforce |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-22 | Openreach | To discuss broadband rollout |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-22 | Broadband Stakeholder Group; Mobile UK | To discuss access to land for digital infrastructure rollout and disinformation |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-29 | PayPal, BT, Council for Licensed Conveyancers, New Day, Reed, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays | Roundtable to discuss digital identity |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-29 | Digital Identity APPG | Spoke with both parliamentary and industry members of the APPG about digital identity |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-29 | Liberty Group | To discuss digital identity |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-30 | Verizon Media, including Joshua Partridge, UK Managing Director | To discuss rollout of 5G in the UK and Verzion Media's 5G programmes |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-30 | Onfido, Post Office, Digidentity, Yoti, Idemia | Roundtable to discuss digital identity |
| Matt Warman | 2020-09-30 | NEC | To discuss rollout of 5G in the UK |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-01 | Broadcasting roundtable: Clare Sumner, Director of Policy, BBC; Magnus Brooke, Head of Public Policy, ITV; Helen Jay, Head of Policy and Corporate Affairs, C4; Philip Jenner, VP Government Relations Europe, Viacom; Owen Evans, Chief Executive, S4C; Iseabail Mactaggart, Director of Strategy and Partnership, MG Alba; Simon Pitts, Chief Executive, STV; Anna Mallett, Chief Executive, ITN; Adam Minns, Executive Director, COBA; David Montgomery, Chairman, Local TV Network; Siobhan Kenny, Chief Executive, RadioCentre; Kirsty Leith, Head of Public Affairs, Global; Travis Baxter, Content and External Affairs Director, Bauer; Jimmy Buckland, Director of Strategy, Wireless; Adam Kinsley, Director of Policy, Sky; Kate Biggs, Director, Content Media Policy Group, Ofcom. | Covid-19 update |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-02 | Henry Faure Walker, Chairman, News Media Association (NMA); Jeremy Spooner, Chairman of NMA’s Independent Publishers Forum; Jeremy Clifford, Editor in chief, JPI Media; David Newell, CEO, NMA; Lynne Anderson, Deputy CEO, NMA. | To discuss News Media Association's vision of public interest news and future models of the newspaper sector. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-02 | Broadcasting, Film and Production Working Group: Adam Minns (Chief Executive), COBA; Adrian Wootton (Chief Executive), British Film Commission; Andrew Smith (Corporate Affairs Director) Pinewood; David Mortimer (Managing Director), STV; Gidon Freeman (Vice-President of Government and Regulatory Affairs), NBC; Horace Trubridge (General Secretary), The Musicians Union); John McVay (Chief Executive), Pact; Adam Kinsley (Director of Policy), Sky; Magnus Brooke (Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs), ITV; Miles Jacobson (Studio Director), Sports Interactive; Paul Pacifico (Chief Executive), Association of Independent Music; Philip Jenner (SVP, Government Relations EMEA), Viacom; Sophie Jones (Director of Public Affairs), BPI; Steve Davies (Chief Executive), Advertising Producers Association. | Covid-19 update |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-06 | Tim Davie (Director General) - BBC | Introductory meeting with new Director General of BBC. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-07 | Coadec | To discuss laying of the Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC) and his letter in response to it. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-09 | TechUK | To address questions and comments following the laying of the AADC. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-09 | Carolyn McCall (Chief Executive) - ITV | Covid-19 update |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-09 | Clare Sumner (Director, Policy), Ken McQuarrie (Director, Nations and Regions) and Helen Thomas (Director, England) - BBC | To discuss BBC's plans for England around their announcement on regional cuts |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-13 | National Committee for the Safety of Journalists: Police Service Northern Ireland; Surrey Police and the National Police Chiefs’ Council; Police Scotland; Crown Prosecution Service; Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service; Reporters without Borders; Ian Murray, Executive Director, Society of Editors; David Newell, CEO, News Media Association; Jonathan Munro, Head of Newsgathering, BBC; Index on Censorship; National Union of Journalists; UNESCO Communications Sector; Committee to Protect Journalists; BBC World Service; Justice for Journalists; Ernest Sagaga, International Federation of Journalists | Inaugural National Committee for the Safety of Journalists, co-hosted with Victoria Atkins, Minister for Safeguarding - Home Office. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-15 | Reporters Without Borders | To discuss media freedom and online harms |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-21 | Rhodri Williams (Chair) - S4C | Introductory meeting with Rhodri Williams to discuss the general health of S4C |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-21 | Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) | To discuss IEA's work on the role/remit of the Information Commisioner's Office. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-22 | Karl Hancock (CEO) - Nub News | To discuss the business model of Nub News. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-22 | Guy Black, Executive Director, Telegraph Media Group; David Newell, CEO, News Media UK; Angus McBride, General Counsel, News UK; Peter Wright, Editor Emeritus, Associated Newspapers. | To discuss the CMA digital advertising market study. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-22 | Broadcasting roundtable: Clare Sumner (Director of Policy), BBC; Gareth Barr (Controller of Policy & Regulatory Strategy), ITV; Helen Jay (Head of Policy and Corporate Affairs), Channel 4; ITN; David Montgomery, (Chairman), Local TV Network; Kirsty Leith (Head of Public Affairs), Global; Travis Baxter (Content and External Affairs Director), Bauer; Jimmy Buckland (Director of Strategy), Wireless; Adam Kinsley (Director of Policy), Sky; Kate Biggs (Director, Content Media Policy Group), Ofcom, Mitchell Simmons (Government Relations Europe), Viacom; Owen Evans (Chief Executive), S4C; Simon Pitts (Chief Executive), STV; Iseabail Mactaggart (Director of Strategy and Partnership), MG Alba. | Covid-19 update |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-23 | Press roundtable: David Newell (Chief Executive), News Media Association; Lynne Anderson (Deputy Chief Executive), News Media Association; Andrew Moger (Executive Director), News Media Coalition; Michelle Stanistreet (General Secretary), National Union of Journalists; Henry Faure Walker (Chief Executive), Newsquest; David Dinsmore (COO), News UK; Paul De La Nougerede (Commercial Product Director), Telegraph; Peter Wright (Editor Emeritus), Daily Mail Group; Matt Rogerson (Director of Public Policy), Guardian; Emma Meese (Founder), Independent Community News Network; Owen Meredith (Chief Executive), Professional Publishers Association; Pete Clifton (Editor-in-Chief), PA Media; Emma Ascroft (Senior Director, Public Policy), Verizon Media. | Covid-19 update |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-23 | International Regulatory Strategy Group | To discuss issues concerning personal data in the context of EU Exit |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-23 | Ofcom | To discuss fees for Community radio and small commercial stations, BBC regulation, and Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) - PSB Review/PSB Panel. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-27 | Dr Ashley Steel (Non-Executive Board member for England) - BBC | Introductory meeting to discuss the BBC. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-29 | Jim Mullen (Chief Executive Officer) - Reach plc | To discuss cuts at Reach plc |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-30 | News publisher roundtable: Angus McBride, General Counsel, News UK; Cait O'Riordan, Chief Product and Information Officer and board member, Financial Times; David Dinsmore, COO, News UK; David King, Chief Executive, JPI; David Newell, CEO, NMA; Edward Iliffe, CEO, Iliffe Media; Emma Ascroft, Senior Director, Public Policy, Verizon Media; Emma Meese , Founder, Independent Community News Network; Guy Black, Executive Director, Telegraph; Henry Faure-Walker, Chief Executive, Newsquest; Ian Carter, Editorial Director, KM Media Group; Jeremy Spooner, Chief Executive, Baylis; Jim Mullen, CEO, Reach Plc; Lynne Anderson, Deputy Chief Executive, NMA; Matt Kelly, Chief Content Officer, Archant; Matt Rogerson, Director of Public Policy, Guardian Media Group; Nick Hugh, CEO, Telegraph Media Group; Peter Wright, Editor Emeritus, DMG; Zach Leonard, CEO, ESI. | To discuss the Competion and Markets Authority recommendation for enforceable codes of conduct between news publishers and online platforms. |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-07-30 | Broadcasting, Film and Production Working Group: Adrian Wootton (Chief Executive), British Film Commission; Andrew Smith (Corporate Affairs Director), Pinewood; Benjamin King, Director, Public Policy UK, Netflix; Bee Devine, Director of Operational Transformation, Sky; Gidon Freeman, Vice-President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, NBC; Horace Trubridge (General Secretary), The Musicians Union); John McVay (Chief Executive), Pact; Adam Kinsley (Director of Policy), Sky; Magnus Brooke (Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs), ITV; Miles Jacobson (Studio Director), Sports Interactive; Paul Pacifico (Chief Executive), Association of Independent Music; Philip Jenner (SVP, Government Relations EMEA), Viacom; Philippa Childs, General Secretary, Bectu. | Covid-19 update |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-08-03 | David Dinsmore (Chief Operating Officer) - News UK | To discuss the newspaper supply chain, and possibility of a roundtable |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-08-04 | Jamie Angus (Head of World Service) - BBC | To discuss current climate and ambitions for BBC World Service |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-08-04 | Experian | To discuss Experian's view of Covid-19 crisis and EU-Exit |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-08-11 | Online Harms and Journalism Roundtable: Alex Stepney, (Head of Public Policy), News UK; David Newell (Chief Executive), News Media Association; Emma Ascroft (Senior Director, Public Policy), Verizon; Gary Shipton (Editorial Director), JPIMedia; Ian Murray (Emeritus Editor), Society of Editors; Lynne Anderson (Deputy Chief Executive), NMA; Matt Rogerson (Director of Public Policy), Guardian News and Media; Peter Wright (Editor Emeritus), DMG. | To discuss the interactions between online harms and journalistic content |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-09-01 | To discuss Google’s latest support for UK news publishers; and the National Data Strategy | |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-09-01 | Carolyn McCall (Chief Executive) - ITV | Covid-19 update |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-09-02 | British Art Market Foundation | Joint with the Minister for Digital and Culture, to discuss import VAT on art, and concerns of readiness associated with the digital export licensing scheme |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-09-09 | Tim Davie (Director General) - BBC | Further meeting following virtual introductory meeting in July |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-09-24 | Broadcasting, Film and Production Working Group: Adam Minns (Chief Executive), COBA; Adrian Wootton (Chief Executive), British Film Commission; Andrew Smith (Corporate Affairs Director) Pinewood; Ben Roberts (Chief Executive), British Film Institute; David Mortimer (Managing Director), STV; Bee Devine (Director of Operational Transformation), Sky; Gidon Freeman (Vice-President of Government and Regulatory Affairs), NBC; Helen Jay (Head of Policy and Corporate Affairs), Channel 4; Horace Trubridge (General Secretary), The Musicians Union; John McVay (Chief Executive), Pact; Adam Kinsley (Director of Policy), Sky; Magnus Brooke (Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs), ITV; Miles Jacobson (Studio Director), Sports Interactive; Paul Oldfield (Controller of Policy), BBC; Philip Jenner (SVP, Government Relations EMEA), Viacom; Sophie Jones (Director of Public Affairs), BPI. | Covid-19 update |
| John Whittingdale | 2020-09-30 | Broadcasting roundtable: Clare Sumner (Director of Policy), BBC, Magnus Brooke (Head of Public Policy) ITV, Helen Jay (Head of Policy and Corporate Affairs), Channel 4, Owen Evans (Chief Executive), S4C, Simon Pitts (Chief Executive), STV, Anna Mallett (Chief Executive), ITN, Sara Montakhab (Director of Strategy and Development), ITN, Adam Minns (Executive Director), COBA, David Montgomery (Chairman), Local TV Network, Siobhan Kenny (Chief Executive), RadioCentre, Will Harding (Chief Strategy Officer), Global, Travis Baxter (Content and External Affairs Director), Bauer, Jimmy Buckland (Director of Strategy), Wireless, Adam Kinsley (Director of Policy), Sky, Kevin Backhurst (Group Director), Ofcom. | Covid-19 update |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-01 | Arts and Libraries; Association of British Orchestras; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Liverpool Philharmonic ; BBC Proms; Paraorchestra; London Symphony Orchestra, Sage Gateshead; Chineke Orchestra; Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; Orchestras for All; The sixteen; St John's College, Cambridge; Westminster Abbey; Parliament Choir/Southbank Sinfonia; Black Voices; Liverpool Cathedral Choir; ENT Consultant/Singer; Associated Board of Choir Directors; Musicians Union; King's College Cambridge; ACE Listening Mode | To host a roundtable with Orchestral and Choral Sector stakeholders on the ongoing government Covid-19 response |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-01 | UK Theatre/Society of London Theatre; ATG; Bridge Theatre; Equity ; LW Theatres ; Kenny Wax Productions; Leeds Playhouse; MRL Ltd; Newcastle Theatre Royal; Nimax; Ramps on The Moon; Really Useful Group; Theatres Trust; Young Vic; ACE; Birmingham Hippodrome | To host a roundtable with theatre stakeholders on the ongoing government Covid-19 response |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-01 | Intel Corportation | To discuss Intel's offer of developing a scheme to get devices to the digitally excluded |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-02 | Advertising Association; Association of Independent Festivals; Association of Independent Music; British Film Institute; British Phonographic Industry; British Art Market Federation; British Fashion Council; British Film Commission; Concert Promoters Association; Crafts Council; Creative Industries Council; Design Business Association; Featured Artist Coalition; Film Distributors Association; Games London/London Games Festival; Incorporated Society of Musicians; Ivors Academy; Live Comedy Association; Music Managers Forum; Music Producers Guild; Music Publishers' Association; Music Venues Trust; Musicians Union; Night Time Industries Association; Production Services Association; Professional Publishers' Association; Publishers' Association; RIBA; Tiga; UK Music; UK Screen Alliance; UK Cinema Association; UKie | To host a roundable with Creative Industries stakeholders on ongoing government Covid-19 response |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-02 | Harvard Kennedy School | To discuss the findings and recommendations of the Furman Review into digital markets and competition. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-02 | Edinburgh International Festival; HM Government; Scottish Government; Scottish Parliament; Edinburgh International Culture Summit | To discuss the design of the programme for this year’s digital version of the The Edinburgh International Culture Summit, and to discuss how the global engagement programme next year might work. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-06 | Mary Rose Trust | Visited the Mary Rose Trust to mark and celebrate the announcement of the £1.57bn support package for arts, heritage, museums, music venues and independent cinemas. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-06 | Tim Davie, Director-General, BBC; RIBA; Chanel 4; Arts Humanities and Research Council; Publicis UK; British Film Institute; Creative Nation/Creative England; British Fashion Council; Team17; Arts Council England; British Phonographic Industry; NESTA; Digital Catapult; UK Interactive Entertainment; Pact; Music of Black Origin; Production Park; Google; Design Council; Publishers Association; Faber & Faber; Advertising Association; UK Music | To co-chair the Creative Industries Council on behalf of DCMS with focus on ongoing government Covid-19 response. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-07 | Arts Council England; Independent Medical Expert Member; Commissioner for Cultural Recovery and Renewal; UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre Julian Bird; Royal Albert Hall; ATG; Southbank Centre; Leeds Playhouse; Newcastle Theatre Royal; Nimax; Birmingham Hippodrome; Bridge Theatre Ramps on the Moon; Cadogan Hall; Royal Opera House; Theatres Trust; LW Theatres; Sadlers Wells; Really Useful Group; MRL Ltd;Kenny Wax; Association of British Orchestras; One Dance UK; Birmingham Royal Ballet; Liverpool Philharmonic; What Next?; Frank Carter's Manager; British Fashion Council (BFC);Concert Promoters Association; Association of Independent Festivals; Games London/London Games; Production Services Association; Glastonbury; The National Arenas Association; Attitude is everything; Night Time Industries Association; Music Venue Trust; National Outdoor Events Association; Events Industry Forum; Association of Circus Proprietors; ESL (esports); Live Comedy Association; Notting Hill Carnival; Association of Festival Organisers; Cinema; UK Cinema Association; BFI; Film Distributors Association; Vue Cinema; Secret Cinema; Trade Union Representative; Equity; Musicians Union; Bectu | To discuss the arts rescue package announcement, guidance on performing arts and longer term phased reopening with Events and Entertainment Stakeholders. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-07 | YouTube | A meeting to further understand Youtube's views on the online harms framework. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-14 | Good Things Foundation; Libraries Connected; Sarah Mears; Libraries Unlimited; Local Government Association; Suffolk Libraries; Unison; Unite; DCMS – Libraries Policy | Meeting with Libraries Taskforce to get feedback on libraries reopening. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-16 | Sage | Meeting with Sage to discuss the impact of Covid-19 and digital technologies. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-20 | Glitch; Disability Rights UK; Epilepsy Society; The Good Things Foundation; Internet Commission; Anna Kennedy Online | Roundtable meeting to discuss online safety |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-21 | Coadec; Tech UK; Internet Association; Federation of Small Businesses, Sky, ISPA | Roundtable meeting to discuss online harms regulation |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-22 | Advertising Association; Association of Independent Festivals; Association of Independent Music; BFI; BPI; British Fashion Council; British Film Commission; Concert Promoters Association; Crafts Council; Creative Industries Council; Creative Industries Federation; Design Business Association; Featured Artist Coalition; Film Distributors Association; Games London/London Games Festival; Incorporated Society of Musicians; Ivors Academy; Live Comedy Association; Music Managers Forum; Music Producers Guild; Music Publishers' Association; Music Venues Trust; Musicians Union; Production Services Association; Professional Publishers' Association; Publishers' Association; RIBA; Tiga; UK Music; UK Screen Alliance; UK Cinema Association; UKie | To host a roundable with Creative Industries stakeholders on ongoing government Covid-19 response. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-07-22 | Anschutz Entertainment Group | To discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the live events sector. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-08-04 | Imperial War Museum | Visit to the Imperial War Museum to support the reopening of IWM, and view the measures implemented to welcome back visitors. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-08-04 | Young Vic Theatre | Visit to the Young Vic Theatre to hear about the impacts of the Covid pandemic and preparation to reopen. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-08-05 | Black Country Living Museum | Visit to the Black Country Living Museum with focus on ongoing Covid-19 response. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-08-05 | Royal Shakespeare Company | Visit to the Royal Shakespeare Company with focus on ongoing Covid-19 response. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-01 | Sleepless Musical (Michael Rose Encore Theatre Productions) | Visit to the opening of the Sleepless Musical to review Covid-19 mitigations and to watch the performance. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-02 | British Art Market Federation | To discuss to preparations for the end of the transition period. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-08 | Ofcom; Reporters without Borders; Article19; Legal Global Partners; Digital; Open Rights Group; Stonewall; | Hosted a virtual roundtable with civil society organisations to discuss freedom of expression in the context of the Online Harms proposals. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-09 | Push Doctor; Twinki; Olio; Tessian; Whitehat; Angel Investor; Start-up Advisor; Peanut; Thriva; SeedLegais; Panintelligence | Hosted a roundtable with Tech Nation to increase industry awareness of the upcoming Digital Strategy. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-11 | Colourintech; Blenheim Chalcot; Coteacher; Equal Justuce for NEXUS Global; Karisma Kidz; Zopa; British Science Association; Royal Academy of Engineering; McKinsey & Company; Loopcycle; Black & Minority Ethnic Engineers; UK Research and Innovation; Business Score | Attended the accelerateHER Diversity Panel & Roundtable to discuss the key question: How can we build and sustain more Black-founded businesses & champions? |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-15 | NSPCC; Barnados; 5Rights; Parent Zone; Internet Matters; UK Safer Internet Centre; Youth Parliament; Samaritans; LSE | Hosted a virtual roundtable with civil society organisations to discuss child protection in the context of the Online Harms proposals. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-15 | Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre | Introductory meeting with the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-16 | Internet Governance Forum, hosted by Nominet. | Meeting with the Internet Governance Forum to discuss the upcoming UK Digital Strategy. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-17 | Arts Council England; Independent Medical Expert Member; Commissioner for Cultural Recovery and Renewal; UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre Julian Bird; Royal Albert Hall; ATG; Southbank Centre; Leeds Playhouse; Newcastle Theatre Royal; Nimax; Birmingham Hippodrome; Bridge Theatre Ramps on the Moon; Cadogan Hall; Royal Opera House; Theatres Trust; LW Theatres; Sadlers Wells; Really Useful Group; MRL Ltd;Kenny Wax; Association of British Orchestras; One Dance UK; Birmingham Royal Ballet; Liverpool Philharmonic; What Next?; Frank Carter's Manager; British Fashion Council (BFC);Concert Promoters Association; Association of Independent Festivals; Games London/London Games; Production Services Association; Glastonbury; The National Arenas Association; Attitude is everything; Night Time Industries Association; Music Venue Trust; National Outdoor Events Association; Events Industry Forum; Association of Circus Proprietors; ESL (esports); Live Comedy Association; Notting Hill Carnival; Association of Festival Organisers; Cinema; UK Cinema Association; BFI; Film Distributors Association; Vue Cinema; Secret Cinema; Trade Union Representative; Equity; Musicians Union; Bectu | To discuss the arts rescue package announcement, guidance on performing arts and longer term phased reopening with Events and Entertainment stakeholders. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-21 | London Fashion Week: Osman Yousefzada Show | Visit to see Covid-19 mitigated catwalk show for London Fashion Week. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-28 | Bournemouth Central Library | Visit to Bournemouth Central Library to support the #HereforCulture campaign as well as the reopening of libraries and music venues. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-28 | British Symphony Orchestra | Visit to British Symphony Orchestra with focus on ongoing Covid-19 response. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-29 | Goldman Sachs | Attended a roundtable organised by Goldman Sachs to discuss how small businesses are embracing digital and adopting new technologies, particularly as they adapt to face the challenges posed by the current crisis. |
| Caroline Dinenage | 2020-09-29 | British Library; British Museum; National Gallery; Natural History Museum; Science Museum; Tate; V&A | Meeting with DCMS-sponsored museums to discuss ambitions for the Spending Review and set out DCMS’ approach. |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-01 | The National Lottery Community Fund | To discuss data collection and reporting for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-02 | Call with the charity sector | Regular call with a large group of charity stakeholders, continuation from March |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-02 | Fair4AllFinance, UNltd, Esmee Fairbain Foundation, Accenture, Coop, Civic Square, Nationwide, National Grid, The National Lottery Community Fund, Unilever, Employee Ownership Association. | Large meeting to discuss the direction of IEP |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-03 | National Association for Voluntary and Comnunity Action | Part of MCS' regular catch ups with NAVCA members to understand the grassroots effects of Covid |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-03 | Sajda Jan Trust | To discuss the distrubution of the £750M charity funding and Sajda's previous correspondence |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-09 | News Media Association | Discussed possible Match Funding |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-09 | Radio Centre | Discussed possible Match Funding |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-09 | Local TV | Discussed possible Match Funding |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-10 | British Youth Council | To speak about MCS engagement with Youth Parliament |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-10 | Black and ethnic minority charities stakeholder group | Regular call set up to discuss matters related to BAME communities during COVID |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-13 | Become Charity | To discuss the issues surrounding care leavers and increased risks due to COVID |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-13 | Social Finance | To discuss the issues surrounding care leavers and increased risks due to COVID |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-17 | Call with the charity sector | Regular call with a large group of charity stakeholders, continuation from March |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-17 | National Association for Voluntary and Comnunity Action | To understand the grassroots effects of Covid |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-21 | Guy Opperman MP, AVIVA, John Glen MP | To discuss the Dormant Assets scheme with an industry champion |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-22 | Tap Simple | To hear about Tap Simple's work on contactless charity donations |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-23 | Hospitality Action | To speak through various support schemes available for the Hosptiality Sector |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-24 | Black and ethnic minority charities stakeholder group | To discuss matters related to BAME communities during COVID |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-24 | National Association for Voluntary and Community Action | To understand the grassroots effects of Covid |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-24 | Youth Steering Group | To discuss financial and employment issues affecting young people |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-27 | Big Society Capital | To discuss impact investing |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-28 | Aviard Inspires CIC | To discuss their work relating to young people and their recent film |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-28 | National Youth Agency | To discuss service provision and safeguarding in the Youth sector |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-29 | Michael De Georgio | To discuss a social enterprise that helps young BME people find employment. |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-30 | Call with the charity sector | Regular call with a large group of charity stakeholders, continuation from March |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-30 | Fair Finance | To discuss upcoming BAME Stakeholder call |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-30 | Call with the charity sector | Regular call with a large group of charity stakeholders, continuation from March |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-30 | Near Neighbours, West Yorkshire | To discuss the role the Vountary sector can play in Test and Trace |
| Diana Barran | 2020-07-31 | Black and ethnic minority charities stakeholder group | Regular call set up to discuss matters related to BAME communities during COVID |
| Diana Barran | 2020-08-19 | Start Point (Local Link) | Interview with local community leader as part of regular comms campaign |
| Diana Barran | 2020-08-19 | Impact Investing Institute | To discuss Social Impact Tax Relief |
| Diana Barran | 2020-08-19 | Aberdeen Standard | To discuss Social Impact Tax Relief |
| Diana Barran | 2020-08-26 | The National Lottery Community Fund | A catch up on microgrant funding. |
| Diana Barran | 2020-08-27 | Youth Steering Group | To discuss the issues facing young people during the pandemic |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-07 | Big Society Capital | To speak about the new movements with Impact Investing |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-07 | London Youth | To discuss research and membership model and how London Youth have been coping with COVID pressure |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-10 | Call with the charity sector | Regular call with a large group of charity stakeholders, continuation from March |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-10 | Juliet Dearden | To discuss the impact of COVID |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-11 | Cambridge Associates | To discuss impact investing |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-11 | Black and ethnic minority charities stakeholder group | Regular call set up to discuss matters related to BAME communities during COVID |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-11 | Social Finance | To discuss impact investing |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-11 | Street Games | To discuss their research and meet some of the beneficiaries of their youth programmes |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-14 | Founders Pledge | To discuss impact investing |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-14 | Fidelity, Impact Investing Institue, Social Finance, Cambridge Associates | To discuss impact investing |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-15 | Volunteer It Yourself | To learn about Volunteer it Yourelf's delivery model and projects |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-15 | The Scouts | To discuss funding for the Youth Sector |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-15 | Anti Tribalism Movement, Fare Share, Bang, Voice 4 Change, St Johns Ambulance, Red Cross, Helpforce, Business in the Community | One of three roundtables with the voluntary sector to discuss the implications COVID has on the nature of volunteering and its future. |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-16 | Small Charities Coalition | To speak about funding for small charities and communication between small charities and government |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-16 | The National Lottery Community Fund | To discuss the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (CCSF) |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-17 | Black South West Network, Scouts, Sport England, Science Museum, Spirit of 2012, Versus Arthiritis, National Trust, Sports and Recreation, Voluntary Service Overseas | One of three roundtables with the voluntary sector to discuss the implications COVID has on the nature of volunteering and its future. |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-17 | Muslim Charities Forum, National Council Voluntary Organisations, Volunteering Matters, Community Organisers, Victim Support, Salvation Army, Ageing Better, Fair Finance, UK Community Foundation. | One of three roundtables with the voluntary sector to discuss the implications COVID has on the nature of volunteering and its future. |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-17 | British Red Cross | To discuss fundraising |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-18 | Black and ethnic minority charities stakeholder group | Regular call set up to discuss matters related to BAME communities during COVID |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-21 | UK Youth | Discuss health of youth sector and the implications on its future as a result of COVID. |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-21 | Fidelity Capital | To discuss impact investing |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-22 | Social Finance | To discuss impact investing |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-23 | Charity Commission | To cover Law Commission Bill and Chair appointment in particular |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-30 | Sense | To discuss the loneliness grants distributed by Sense during COVID. |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-30 | Youth Steering Group | To discuss digital exclusion and online harms |
| Diana Barran | 2020-09-30 | Avon Mutual | To speak about proposal of creating multiple Mutual Banks |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-01 | Visitor Economy Working Group (Expedia, B&B Association, Beer & Pub Association, IHG, UKHospitality, Tourism Alliance, AirBnB, Hilton, StAlliance, Bourne Leisure, WarnerBros, Airlines UK, Welsh Gov, Scottish Gov, NI Gov, ABTA, Visit Britain, Merlin Entertainment, Alva, HSE, NI Tourism Alliance, UK Inbound, Zipworld, DfT representative, BEIS representative, DEFRA representative) | Update call with Tourism Industry Council |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-01 | Tanni Grey-Thompson, UKactive Meeting (Nigel Huddleston, Michael Stark DCMS, James Wurr DCMS, Heather Sinclair DCMS, Anna Deignan DCMS, Tom Pudlo DCMS) | Meeting to discuss UKactive strategy |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-01 | Casino Industry Meeting (Brigid Simmonds, Michael Dugher, Paul Willock, John O’Reilly, Richard Noble, Simon Thomas The Hippodrome Casino Chief Executive Officer, Alex Oswald Caesars Chief Executive Officer, Ejaaz Dean Crown Aspinalls Chief Executive Officer, David Livermore Les Ambassadors) | Conditions for reopening casinos and financial support packages |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-02 | Commonwealth Games Strategic Board Meeting (Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP, Nigel Huddleston MP, Ian Ward , Andy Street, Dame Louise Martin, Ian Metcalfe, John Crabtree, Dean Creamer, Chris Naylor, Deborah Cadman, David Grevemberg, Paul Blanchard, Ian Reid, David Leatherm, Matt Ward, Laura Shoaf, Colin McInnes, Stephen Marsden, Jamie Gavin, Neale Coleman, Nicola Turner, Martin Green, Phil Batty) | To have an overview of Covid 19 impact on Sandwell Aquatics Centre |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-02 | Heritage Working Group: HSE, NL Heritage Fund, the Heritage Alliance, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, Church of England, Landmark Trust, Historic Houses, National Trust, Historic England | Update call on the Covid 19 response with Heritage stakeholders |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-02 | The Bannatyne Group | To discuss re-opening of health clubs |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-02 | Nick de Bois VisitEngland Meeting (Nigel Huddleston, Anna Adrien - VisitEngland, David Martin DCMS, Laura Stocken DCMS, Nick de Bois, Sally Balcombe - VisitBritain, Stephen Darke DCMS | Introductory meeting with new chair |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-07 | Tim Farron Tourism Chaired Roundtable (Gill Haigh MD of Cumbria Tourism, Jim Walker chair of CT, Dan Visser vice chair of CT, Nigel Wilkinson MD of Windermere Lake Cruises, Mike Turner, CT Board member and MD of Tree Top Treks) | To discuss state of tourism in Cumbria |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-08 | Visitor Economy Working Group (Expedia, B&B Association, Beer & Pub Association, IHG, UKHospitality, Tourism Alliance, AirBnB, Hilton, StAlliance, Bourne Leisure, WarnerBros, Airlines UK, Welsh Gov, Scottish Gov, NI Gov, ABTA, Visit Britain, Merlin Entertainment, Alva, HSE, NI Tourism Alliance, UK Inbound, Zipworld, DfT representative, BEIS representative, DEFRA representative) | Call to share updates on the DCMS cultural renewal taskforce and to discuss re-opening of sectors from 4 July 2020 with Tourism Industry council |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-08 | World Travel and Tourism Council Members Taskforce Call (Nigel Huddleston, Lethabo-Thabo Royds, Alexandra Brown, Columbus Tours Sri Lanka, Heathrow, The Cabo Agency, CEO of Alpitour, Gabriele Burgio) | Call with council members to discuss the recovery of the global tourism industry |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-09 | Heritage Working Group: HSE, NL Heritage Fund, the Heritage Alliance, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, Church of England, Landmark Trust, Historic Houses, National Trust, Historic England | Government support for the heritage sector during Covid-19 crisis |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-09 | Sport Working Group: Badminton England, HBLB, ECB, Goodwood, David Lloyd clubs, Motorsport UK, TeamGB, UK Active, England Golf, British Cycling, Sport and Recreation Alliance, UNISON, the FA, StreetGames, SGSA, The Boat Race, The Great Run Company, RFL, UK Sport, Dallaglio RugbyWorks, LTA, PPF, Silverstone, Sport England, RFU, EFL, Premier League, PFA, London Marathon, Chance to Shine, Premiership Rugby, AELTC | Government support for the sport sector during Covid-19 crisis |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-09 | Hilton | Call ahead of Tourism Industry Council meeting |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-13 | Football Association Meeting | Meeting to discuss investment in grassroots football and the Men's World Cup 2030 bid |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-14 | Tourism Industry Emergency Response (TIER) meeting (Ali Gayward, easyJet, Alison Edwards, CPT, Andrew Campbell, Wales Tourism Alliance, Barbara Clarke, VisitScotland, Bernard Donoghue, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, Bharat Gadhoke, Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), Chris Skeith, Association of Events Organisers, Deirdre Wells, Visit Kent, Emma English, Steve Lowy, British Educational Travel Association (BETA), Emma McClarkin, Josh Green, British Beer and Pub Association, Genevieve Bach, IHG, Huan Japes, English UK, Jace Tyrrel, Paul Barnes, New West End Company, Jannes Soerensen, W1 Club, Jean Barkley, Tourism Northern Ireland, Joanne Stuart, Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance, John Wales, Coach Tourism Alliance, Joss Croft, UKinbound, Justin Reid, Trip Advisor, Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality, Kurt Janson, Tourism Alliance, Kay Greenway, Cruise Britain, Leon Thomas, VisitScotland, Luke Petherbridge, ABTA, Noel Josephides, Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), Paul Maine, Group Chief Executive Officer, Tour Partner Group, Phillip Barnard, Rail Delivery Group, Rob Holt, Visit Wales, Ros Pritchard, British Holiday & Home Parks Association, Rosanna Turnham, TUI, Simon Hughes, BVEP, Simon Smith, ETOA, Theo Lomas, AirBnB, Tim Alderslade - Airlines UK, Tracy Halliwell, London & Partners, Viktoria Williams, British Airways | To discuss reopening of tourism sector |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-14 | Women in Sport Meeting (FA, RFU, RFL, LTA, ECB, England Hockey, England Netball, Women in Sport) | Including Chief Executives of 5 major sports plus, England Hockey, England Netball and Stephanie Hilborne of Women in Sport |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-15 | Grosvenor Hotel meeting | To discuss the emerging design for Grosvenor Square Gardens |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-15 | Visitor Economy Working Group (Expedia, B&B Association, Beer & Pub Association, IHG, UKHospitality, Tourism Alliance, AirBnB, Hilton, StAlliance, Bourne Leisure, WarnerBros, Airlines UK, Welsh Government, Scottish Government,, NI Government, ABTA, Visit Britain, Merlin Entertainment, Alva, HSE, NI Tourism Alliance, UK Inbound, Zipworld, DfT representative, BEIS representative, DEFRA representative) | To provide update on sector recovery |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-15 | MHCLG Economic Recovery Working Group: Sadiq Khan (London Mayor), Andy Burnham (Manchester Mayor) Andy Street (West Midlands Mayor), Ben Houchen (Tees Valley council), James Jamison (Bedfordshire council), Marianne Overton (Lincolnshire council), David Hayward (London council), David Williams (Hertfordshire council), Eamon Lally (LGA), Helen Nicholas (WMCA), Andy Hollingsworth (Greater Manchester council), Howard Sykes (Oldham council), Ian Hughes (Cambridgeshire council), Isobel Seccomnbe (Warwickshire council), Nick Forbes (Newcastle council), Susan Hinchcliffe (Bradford council), Mark Bretton (Chair of the LEP network), Diane Savory (LEP vice-chair). | MHCLG Meeting with a focus on economic recovery. Meeting chaired by the Minister Simon Clarke and attended by Sadiq Khan, Andy Burnham, Andy Street, Ben Houchen, Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Mark Bretton (Chair of the LEP network), Diane Savory (a LEP chair), the Chair and Vice Chairs of the LGA and the Chairs of the DCN and the CCN, among others. |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-15 | Saqib Bhatti (MP) | Attended by Paul Thandi (NEC Group Chief Exec) & Sir Peter Rigby (Rigby Group Chief Executive) |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-16 | Heritage Working Group: HSE, NL Heritage Fund, the Heritage Alliance, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, Church of England, Landmark Trust, Historic Houses, National Trust, Historic England. | To provide update on sector response to covid |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-17 | Lincoln City football club | Lincoln City's work in supporting the community during covid crisis |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-17 | Lincoln City Castle visit | Enjoy summer safely visit reopening of sectors |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-17 | Lincoln Visitor Information centre visit | Enjoy summer safely visit reopening of sectors |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-17 | Redhill Farm Shop in the Bail visit | Enjoy summer safely visit reopening of sectors |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-17 | Lincoln City Cathedral meeting | Enjoy summer safely visit reopening of sectors |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-17 | Roundtable in the Dean’s Garden/new Visitor Centre (The Petwood Hotel, International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln BIG, Lincolnshire Showground, Lincolnshire County Council) | To talk to local businesses and tourism champions |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-20 | Rugby Football Union Financial update meeting | To provide the Minister with an update on finances |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-21 | Nuffield Health meeting | Nuffield's contribution to getting people active again |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-22 | West Midlands Combined Authority | Midlands tourism and the Commonweatlh Games |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-22 | Visitor Economy Working Group (Expedia, B&B Association, Beer & Pub Association, IHG, UKHospitality, Tourism Alliance, AirBnB, Hilton, StAlliance, Bourne Leisure, WarnerBros, Airlines UK, Welsh Gov, Scottish Gov, NI Gov, ABTA, Visit Britain, Merlin Entertainment, Alva, HSE, NI Tourism Alliance, UK Inbound, Zipworld, DfT representative, BEIS representative, DEFRA representative). | To provide update on sector recovery from covid 19 |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-22 | Midlands Engine Visitor Economy Roundtable; Independent Chair Sir John Peace (Chair of Midlands Connect), LEP’s Representatives: West Midlands LEP’s Mark Stansfeld, Chair, Worcestershire LEP, East Midlands LEP’s Kevin Harris, Chair LL LEP, East Midlands Councils Cllr. Martin Hill, Leader. Lincolnshire County Council, East Midlands Councils Cllr. David Mellen, Leader. Nottingham City Council, East Midlands Councils Cllr. Barry Lewis, Leader. Derbyshire County Council, East Midlands Councils Cllr. Chris Poulter, Leader. Derby City Council, West Midlands Councils Mayor, Andy Street. West Midlands Combined Authority, West Midlands Councils Cllr. Phillip Atkins, Leader. Staffordshire County Council, West Midlands Councils Cllr. Ian Ward, Leader. Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Councils Cllr. Simon Geraghty, Leader. Worcestershire County Council University Representatives: Midlands Enterprise Universities Professor Edward Peck, Vice Chancellor, Nottingham Trent University Midlands Innovation Universities Professor Alec Cameron, Vice Chancellor, Aston University) | Meeting with MHCLG's SoS to discuss the Midlands visitor economy |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-23 | Sport Working Group: Badminton England, HBLB, ECB, Goodwood, David Lloyd clubs, Motorsport UK, TeamGB, UK Active, England Golf, British Cycling, Sport and Recreation Alliance, UNISON, the FA, StreetGames, SGSA, The Boat Race, The Great Run Company, RFL, UK Sport, Dallaglio RugbyWorks, LTA, PPF, Silverstone, Sport England, RFU, EFL, Premier League, PFA, London Marathon, Chance to Shine, Premiership Rugby, AELTC. | To provide update on sector |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-29 | Call with the Premier League | The return of Premier League football and plans for fans returning to stadia |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-30 | Extraordinary B2022 Strategic Board Meeting | To take a decision on the approach to athlete accommodation and wider capital programme governance. |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-31 | Visit Glyndebourne House | Discuss plans for readmitting spectators in covid secure way |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-07-31 | Lewes Football Club | Growing the profile of women's elite football |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-04 | Visitor Economy Working Group (Expedia, B&B Association, Beer & Pub Association, IHG, UKHospitality, Tourism Alliance, AirBnB, Hilton, StAlliance, Bourne Leisure, WarnerBros, Airlines UK, Welsh Gov, Scottish Gov, NI Gov, ABTA, Visit Britain, Merlin Entertainment, Alva, HSE, NI Tourism Alliance, UK Inbound, Zipworld, DfT representative, BEIS representative, DEFRA representative). | Discussion on recovery of the visitor economy from covid-19 |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-04 | Heritage Working Group: HSE, NL Heritage Fund, the Heritage Alliance, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, Church of England, Landmark Trust, Historic Houses, National Trust, Historic England. | Discussion on recovery of the Heritage sector from covid-19 |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-04 | Sport Working Group: Badminton England, HBLB, ECB, Goodwood, David Lloyd clubs, Motorsport UK, TeamGB, UK Active, England Golf, British Cycling, Sport and Recreation Alliance, UNISON, the FA, StreetGames, SGSA, The Boat Race, The Great Run Company, RFL, UK Sport, Dallaglio RugbyWorks, LTA, PPF, Silverstone, Sport England, RFU, EFL, Premier League, PFA, London Marathon, Chance to Shine, Premiership Rugby, AELTC. | Discussion on recovery of the sport sector from covid-19 |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-04 | Jewish Leadership Council, Maccabi | To discuss how religious groups could help promote physical activity |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-04 | Unite the Union | Government action to save jobs in the tourism industry |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-06 | Chester Zoo | Financial recovery of the zoo and operating in a covid secure way |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-07 | Blackbrook Rugby Club | Return of grassroots rugby league and opportunites of England hosting the Rugby League World Cup |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-07 | Anderton Boat Lift | Operating in a covid secure way and local tourism |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-11 | Tottenham Hotspur Football Club | New Tottenham Stadium and its contribution to local economy, tourism and covid response |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-12 | Visit Greenwich | Tourism in Greenwich area |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-13 | Historic Royal Palaces | Hampton Court Palace and recovery of heritage and tourism sectors |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-17 | SEALIFE Centre Great Yarmouth | Operating in a covid secure way and local tourism |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-18 | Visitor Economy Working Group (Expedia, B&B Association, Beer & Pub Association, IHG, UKHospitality, Tourism Alliance, AirBnB, Hilton, StAlliance, Bourne Leisure, WarnerBros, Airlines UK, Welsh Gov, Scottish Gov, NI Gov, ABTA, Visit Britain, Merlin Entertainment, Alva, HSE, NI Tourism Alliance, UK Inbound, Zipworld, DfT representative, BEIS representative, DEFRA representative). | Discussion on recovery of the visitor economy from covid-19 |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-08-18 | Call with the English Football League | Return of football fans to stadia and financial concerns of football |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-02 | Visitor Economy Working Group (Expedia, B&B Association, Beer & Pub Association, IHG, UKHospitality, Tourism Alliance, AirBnB, Hilton, StAlliance, Bourne Leisure, WarnerBros, Airlines UK, Welsh Gov, Scottish Gov, NI Gov, ABTA, Visit Britain, Merlin Entertainment, Alva, HSE, NI Tourism Alliance, UK Inbound, Zipworld, DfT representative, BEIS representative, DEFRA representative). | Tourism and covid-19 recovery |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-03 | EFL and Mind charity | MSTH gave closing comments on mental health and football |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-03 | Sport Working Group: Badminton England, HBLB, ECB, Goodwood, David Lloyd clubs, Motorsport UK, TeamGB, UK Active, England Golf, British Cycling, Sport and Recreation Alliance, UNISON, the FA, StreetGames, SGSA, The Boat Race, The Great Run Company, RFL, UK Sport, Dallaglio RugbyWorks, LTA, PPF, Silverstone, Sport England, RFU, EFL, Premier League, PFA, London Marathon, Chance to Shine, Premiership Rugby, AELTC. | Discussion on recovery of the sport sector from covid-19 |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-08 | VisitBritain Events Industry Event | UKickstart business events meeting to discuss reopening of business events sector |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-08 | England's Historic Cities Board meeting | Discussion of England's historic cities and the impact of covid on city economies |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-09 | Heritage working group: HSE, NL Heritage Fund, the Heritage Alliance, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, Church of England, Landmark Trust, Historic Houses, National Trust. | Discussion of Heritage sector's response to covid and plans to reopen after covid |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-10 | Production Resource Group - Yvonne Donnelly Smith | Discussion of support for the events sector |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-15 | Events Industry Senior Leaders Panel | Discussion of difficulties that the events sector is facing and what support is available |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-22 | Call with Sports Chief Executives; EFL, ECB, Premier League, FA, RFL, RFU, Premiership Rugby, Basketball England, British Horseracing Authority, England Netball, Motorsport UK, Lawn Tennis Association | To discuss the sports announcement and next steps |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-23 | Call with Football Supporter's Association | To discuss recent announcement and the return of fans |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-23 | Call with UK Hospitality | Tourism/hospitality and covid recovery |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-24 | Visit to National Tennis Centre | Meeting the CEO of the Lawn Tennis Association and tour of new facilities at the centre. |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-24 | Sport Working Group: Badminton England, HBLB, ECB, Goodwood, David Lloyd clubs, Motorsport UK, TeamGB, UK Active, England Golf, British Cycling, Sport and Recreation Alliance, UNISON, the FA, StreetGames, SGSA, The Boat Race, The Great Run Company, RFL, UK Sport, Dallaglio RugbyWorks, LTA, PPF, Silverstone, Sport England, RFU, EFL, Premier League, PFA, London Marathon, Chance to Shine, Premiership Rugby, AELTC | Government support for the sport sector during covid-19 crisis |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-29 | Meeting with President of the World Anti Doping Agency | Update on WADA's 5 year strategic plan |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-29 | Tourism Industry Emergency Response (TIER) meeting (easyJet, CPT, Wales Tourism Alliance, VisitScotland, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), Association of Events Organisers, Visit Kent, British Educational Travel Association (BETA), British Beer and Pub Association, IHG, English UK, New West End Company, W1 Club, Tourism Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance, Coach Tourism Alliance, UKinbound, Trip Advisor, UKHospitality, Tourism Alliance, Cruise Britain, VisitScotland, ABTA, Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), Tour Partner Group, Rail Delivery Group, Visit Wales, British Holiday & Home Parks Association, TUI, BVEP, ETOA, AirBnB, Airlines UK, London & Partners, British Airways | To discuss reopening of tourism sector |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-29 | Land-based Gambling Stakeholders Roundtable: BACTA, Betting and Gaming Council, Buzz Bingo, Novomatic, Fun Station UK, Rank, Bingo Association, Genting UK, Aspers casino, Hippodrome casino | To discuss covid restrictions and impact |
| Nigel Huddleston | 2020-09-30 | Meeting with World Travel & Tourism Council | Update on the WTTC’s 100m Jobs recovery plan |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-01 | Cultural Renewal Taskforce | To discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-01 | Openreach; BT | To discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-01 | Sir David Clementi, Chairman, Tim Davie, Director-General, BBC | Introductory meeting |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-01 | Danny Boyle, Thomas Heatherwick | To discuss ceremonials planning |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-02 | Shirley Ballas | To discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the arts |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-06 | Creative Industries Council | To discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-07 | Alex Mahon, Chief Executive, Charles Gurassa, Non-executive Chair, Channel 4 | To discuss the PSB review and general update on C4 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-13 | Churches Conservation Trust | To discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-15 | Cultural Renewal Taskforce | To discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-16 | Rick Haythornthwaite; Sir Michael Lockett; Pollinate | To discuss ceremonials planning |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-18 | Evgeny Lebedev, owner, Evening Standard | Telephone call to discuss the Evening Standard's charity campaign |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-23 | Sir Michael Lockett | To discuss ceremonials planning |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-23 | Ofcom, BT, Openreach, Virgin Media, Hyperoptic, Gigaclear, Talktalk, Cityfibre, Sky UK, Kcom, Hyperoptic, O2, Three, EE, Vodafone | To discuss high risk vendors and the broadband build plan |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-07-27 | Merlin Entertainments | To discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-08-17 | Blondel Cluff | To discuss the charitable sector |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-08-18 | Nigel Lynn, Chief Executive of Arun District Council and attendees included Kathy Bourne (Executive Director, Chichester Festival), Paul Bromley (Communications Director, Bluebell Railway), Caroline Wood (Director Coastal West Sussex Partnership), Andrew Lee (Director of Countryside Policy and Management, South Downs National Park Authority) | Tourism roundtable - to discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-08-20 | Jewish Leadership Council, Community Security Trust, Board of Deputies of British Jews, Antisemitism Policy Trust, Holocaust Educational Trust, Lord Mann | To discuss antisemitism online |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-08-20 | Premier League, Brighton & Hove Albion, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa | To discuss the impact of Covid-19 on football |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-08-20 | Charles Moore, Columnist, The Telegraph | To discuss media issues |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-08-25 | Tim Davie, Director-General, BBC | To dicsuss general matters relating to the BBC |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-02 | Robert Thomson, Chief Executive, News Corporation | To discuss the news industry |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-07 | ESL UK, Gfinity, FACEIT, British Esports Association, Ukie, EA, Activision Blizzard, Twitch, Formula 1, Excel Esports, Fnatic, Twickenham Stadium, Swipe Right PR, Wiggin | To discuss esports in the UK |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-08 | Tech Nation | Introductory meeting to discuss the UK tech sector and the priorities of Tech Nation |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-10 | Coadec roundtable | To discuss the Digital Strategy |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-10 | CBI Tech Council | To engage with the tech sector and update on HMG’s priorities for the digital economy |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-15 | Events Industry Board | To discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-15 | Azeem Azhar | To discuss the UK tech sector |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-16 | FA, British Horseracing, Premier League, English Football League, England and Wales Cricket Board, Rugby Football League, Rugby Football Union, Lawn Tennis Association | To discuss issues relating to Covid-19 |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-22 | Paul Dacre, Chairman, Editor in Chief Daily Mail group | To discuss the media sector |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-22 | England and Wales Cricket Board; English Football League; Premier League; FA; Rugby Football League; Rugby Football Union; Premiership Rugby; Basketball England; British Horseracing Authority; England Netball; Motorsport UK; Lawn Tennis Association | To discuss Covid regulations and the impact on sport |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-23 | Ben Elliot; Tristram Hunt; Nicholas Coleridge; Sarah Sands; Garrett Moore; Sally Greene; Ross Wheeler; Jay Jopling; Sir Peter Bazalgette | To discuss ceremonials planning |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-24 | Glitch, Institute for Strategic Dialogue, Which?, AWO, Digital Action, Carnegie Trust, Reset, University of Essex | To discuss online harms |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-29 | English Football League | To discuss the state of football amid Covid |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-30 | Cameron Mackintosh Limited | To discuss theatres amid Covid |
| Oliver Dowden | 2020-09-30 | Design Museum | Introductory meeting |
| *Meetings were conducted in line with Government requirements during the COVID-19 emergency. For larger meetings, a collective description may be applied. | Not set | Not set | Not set |