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HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansI am sure the noble Lord is right that mutual blame probably does not get us much further forward. However, as I said, in the meantime we are doing everything we can to try to…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansI am afraid that I will have to disappoint the noble Lord, as I have done on previous questions on this point. We secured a deal that delivers on the result of the referendum. The…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansWe are absolutely determined to make sure that we protect all parts of the cultural and creative ecosystem. As I have said, the Secretary of State is meeting organisations…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansI can say only to my noble friend that I hope that the Secretary of State’s round table tomorrow constitutes utmost urgency.19 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansI can say only to the noble Earl that we tried hard in these negotiations to make the case based on the evidence given to us by the sectors that we represent, and the EU rejected…19 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesI would be delighted to look at their work. We are keen that everyone in this country has an opportunity to play and to enjoy sport.11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesI can only agree with the noble Lord about the importance of keeping our nation active and those involved in sport having a chance to continue to do so. That is why we have kept…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesAs the noble Baroness knows, my colleagues within the department are constantly in conversation with other parts of the sport and leisure sector. We announced a £100 million…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesThe noble Lord is not alone in his concerns about golf. He will be aware that a petition on that subject will be debated in the other place shortly. However, the answer is that,…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesThe noble Lord is right. My honourable friend the Minister for Sport has been very clear in his statements about valuing the role of just the people who the noble Lord refers to.11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesMy Lords, sports and physical activity are vital for our physical and mental health, and important weapons in our fight against coronavirus. However, we have now had to take…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesAs my noble friend knows, I cannot give her an exact date on which those sports will reopen, but in recognition of the importance of physical activity, outdoor exercise within…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesWe share the noble Lord’s concern about local grass-roots organisations such as cricket clubs, but we have already provided considerable support across the economy and to those…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesI thank my noble friend for highlighting those specific examples. If he can share more such examples with me and with officials, we can make every effort to ensure that there is…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesThe noble Lord is right to highlight the importance of physical activity among young people. We are grateful for all the action of Sport England and others to encourage that, both…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGamblingUnfortunately I cannot confirm that to the noble Lord today, but we are inviting evidence on the effectiveness of the regulatory regime and of what reduces problem gambling. The…07 Jan 2021HANSARDGamblingI thank my noble friend for his question. He is right, and although in practice some affiliates have been fined by the Gambling Commission, many act irresponsibly, and that will…07 Jan 2021HANSARDGamblingAs the noble Lord is aware, the review will look at all options for funding this area. The Government are open to alternative funding mechanisms, but it is only fair to…07 Jan 2021HANSARDGamblingMy Lords, Public Health England has undertaken a review of evidence on the public health harms relating to gambling and their social and economic burden. Publication has been…07 Jan 2021HANSARDGamblingMy noble friend makes important points. He will be aware that we are calling for evidence on the benefits and harms of advertising and sponsorship as part of the review. He will…07 Jan 2021