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HANSARDChannel 4: Funding and GovernanceI do not think it is anything to do with a melting ice sculpture. The Government are committed to having a thriving PSB sector. I know the noble Baroness understands full well…01 Jul 2021HANSARDChannel 4: Funding and GovernanceI agree with my noble friend that locally relevant television and, in particular, local news is a very important part of the UK’s public service broadcasting, which has been…01 Jul 2021HANSARDChannel 4: Funding and GovernanceIt is clear that BBC editorial policy does not trump the law of the land. The noble Lord will be aware that the BBC is undertaking a review of its editorial policy, which will…01 Jul 2021HANSARDChannel 4: Funding and GovernanceThe noble Lord will be aware that I have often quoted both my right honourable friend the Secretary of State and the Minister for Media and Data, who have both been absolutely…01 Jul 2021HANSARDChannel 4: Funding and GovernanceThere is no doubt that Channel 4 has performed very well recently but, as I mentioned in an earlier answer, all linear broadcasters are facing significant challenges from…01 Jul 2021HANSARDChannel 4: Funding and GovernanceThe noble Lord refers to the expert advice that Ministers will receive from the independent PSB panel but he overlooks the digital radio and audio review that we will be…01 Jul 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsThe Government have acted incredibly powerfully to support the cultural life of this country. We absolutely recognise its importance in relation to amateur choirs and the whole…30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsI will need to write to the noble Baroness with details on sanctions, but I assume that they are available on GOV.UK.30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsThere are references in recent research done, for the events research pilots in particular, that links to the evidence, but the decision has been based on three scientific…30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsI can only repeat what I said in response to an earlier question: we will provide that road map as soon as possible and in time for step 4.30 Jun 2021HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games (Compensation for Enforcement Action) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (Compensation for Enforcement Action) Regulations 2021.30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsThe noble Lord’s tone expressed very well what many people feel. We absolutely hear that frustration. He will be aware that all ministerial and MPs’ inboxes are full of…30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsI can only apologise to my noble friend and the choir in Chelmsford for the disruption to their plans. As my noble friend is aware, guidance is now available on the GOV.UK…30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsI know that the noble Baroness recognises the difference in the public health risks between the two activities to which she refers. I also acknowledge that she might be expressing…30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsI absolutely recognise the right reverend Prelate’s final remarks about singing being integral to worship. We continue to be led by the science and the experts, and to follow the…30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsI am sure the noble Lord is aware that the events to which he refers are part of the events research programme, and particular public health measures are taken for all those…30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsMy Lords, I know that the restrictions on singing are frustrating to large numbers of amateur choirs and performance groups across the country. Following the move to step 3 of the…30 Jun 2021HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games (Compensation for Enforcement Action) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank all members of the Committee for their consideration of the regulations today and their incredibly warm and enthusiastic welcome—I am not sure whether it was a…30 Jun 2021HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games (Compensation for Enforcement Action) Regulations 2021I beg to move that the Committee approves the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (Compensation for Enforcement Action) Regulations 2021, which were laid in draft before the House on 17…30 Jun 2021HANSARDChoirs: RestrictionsI absolutely agree with my noble friend that amateur choirs are an important part of communities. Indeed, I do not want to diminish in any way the frustration expressed by your…30 Jun 2021