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HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsI cannot speculate about the future, but I can reassure the noble Lord that we work closely with both the FCDO and the Cabinet Office on these issues.11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsI thought for a second that my noble friend had a previous musical touring career he had not told us about. We are working closely with those in the sector on exactly the sort of…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsI am more than happy to talk to my DfE counterparts. I do not think we accept the suggestion that the noble Lord makes. The Turing scheme is going to be open to about 35,000…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsIn relation to the publication of that documentation, my understanding is that it was legal text that was shared in confidence and that there are no current plans to publish it…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsWe are talking to the sector about an export office, as the noble Baroness mentioned, but the real focus of the working group to which I referred is getting as much evidence as…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsMy noble friend kindly shared his question with me ahead of time so, despite the technological glitches, I will endeavour to answer. First, we remain disappointed that the deal we…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsThe noble Baroness asks a very specific question. As I mentioned, our rules around visiting this country for creative professionals, which would include teachers, are more…11 Mar 2021HANSARDData Protection Act 2018: ChildrenI apologise; I did not hear the first part of the noble Baroness’s question because it was cut off, so I will respond in writing.04 Mar 2021HANSARDData Protection Act 2018: ChildrenMy noble friend is absolutely right, and that is why we focused, and will publish later this year, our media literacy strategy. This was absolutely underlined by the responses…04 Mar 2021HANSARDData Protection Act 2018: ChildrenAs the noble Lord is aware, we considered the views of children and business, but the real issue here is less what would be a strong enough case and more whether the existing law…04 Mar 2021HANSARDData Protection Act 2018: ChildrenI reject the noble Baroness’s suggestion that the Government are blocking off meaningful means of redress. Our current data protection laws already offer strong protections to…04 Mar 2021HANSARDData Protection Act 2018: ChildrenMy Lords, DCMS officials consulted children directly as part of the call for views. Children who responded pointed to a lack of awareness about how to complain to the ICO or take…04 Mar 2021HANSARDVideo-sharing Platforms: BBFC RatingsThe noble Lord will be aware that the adoption of BBFC ratings, particularly by Netflix, is a relatively recent development, so we have not yet made an assessment of its impact on…04 Mar 2021HANSARDVideo-sharing Platforms: BBFC RatingsI assure the noble Viscount that they will be set out in the legislation. Ofcom will have wide-ranging powers to tackle both illegal and harmful content. I am happy to write to…04 Mar 2021HANSARDVideo-sharing Platforms: BBFC RatingsMy noble friend makes a valid point, and I know that parents have had extraordinary challenges in this area, particularly over the last year. She is aware that we are developing a…04 Mar 2021HANSARDVideo-sharing Platforms: BBFC RatingsWe do not believe that we are running against the tide. The online harms legislation, which we have discussed extensively in this House and which I know we will debate in great…04 Mar 2021HANSARDData Protection Act 2018: ChildrenThe noble Baroness is right that it is important that we always talk to a wide range of children, which we always seek to do. She is also right that the responsibility to sort…04 Mar 2021HANSARDData Protection Act 2018: ChildrenMy noble friend is right; as other noble Lords have noted, this is a challenging area for young people in relation to making complaints. She asked specifically about “legitimate…04 Mar 2021HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 1 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 1A and 1B in lieu.04 Mar 2021HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their helpful contributions to the debate and I will respond to some of the questions that have been raised. I start by sharing the…04 Mar 2021