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HANSARDDigital Platforms: Impact on DemocracyThe most reverend Primate captures the essence of both the potential benefits and the potential risks of social media platforms—a problem that arises particularly in countries…16 Jul 2020HANSARDDigital Platforms: Impact on DemocracyDigital platforms can play a positive role in public debate, helping to connect people and hold our political figures to account. The Government welcome the steps that some of the…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsI beg to differ with the noble Earl that the scheme is a disaster. It has been welcomed widely by the sector and is recognised as the most generous scheme of its type in Europe. I…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsI am happy to take the noble Baroness’s suggestion back to the department.13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsMy noble friend is right to highlight the importance of bringing back our live music venues as quickly as is safe to do so. We hope that the application process for funding will…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsI acknowledge that the Covid-19 crisis has presented a particular challenge for freelancers. The package will support cultural institutions, which means the physical and the human…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsMy Lords, the Government recognise how severely the cultural sector has been hit by Covid-19. On 5 July, we announced a £1.57 billion support package for key cultural…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsMy understanding is that the package does include dance companies in particular and touring companies. My noble friend refers to training that I understand is in line with other…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsThe department has been very clear about where our priorities lie, in protecting both nationally and internationally recognised institutions and the role of local institutions,…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsI am always delighted to write to the noble Lord—I feel that I do so at regular intervals, which is entirely appropriate. It is hard to be precise about the specifics of take-up…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Performing ArtsThe noble Baroness is right that travel and working within the EU have been important for freelancers in many artistic disciplines. I remind her that we have been clear that we…13 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageThe noble Lord raises the important issue of freelancers. On the plane issue, there is a great deal of difference and a great deal more complexity in reopening a theatre, for…08 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageI am grateful to the noble Lord for welcoming the package of £1.57 billion of new money for the arts and culture that has been announced. I can reassure him that the plan for the…08 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageMy noble friend makes a most persuasive case for the pantomime. I absolutely agree that it brings value. We will be driven by safety considerations but will move as quickly as we…08 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageNot only is it good to announce a package that exceeds expectations but it is very nice to respond to one as well. The noble Lord raises a critical point as regards new entrants.…08 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageTo be clear on the criteria for where funding is going, grant and loan recipients will need to show that, first, they are viable, secondly, they are at risk, and thirdly, they…08 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageMy noble friend is right that our cultural sector and the extraordinarily talented people who work within it have been a great driver both in terms of quality of life but also…08 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageTo clarify in response to the noble Baroness’s question on priorities, there are three priorities that we need to balance in deciding where this funding goes. We want to protect…08 Jul 2020HANSARDTelevision LicencesThe Government are well aware of the sacrifice that many people, particularly elderly people, have made during the past few months. However, the responsibility is absolutely clear…06 Jul 2020HANSARDTelevision LicencesMy Lords, the Government congratulate Tim Davie on his appointment as the new director-general of the BBC. The Secretary of State spoke to Tim Davie on his appointment and looks…06 Jul 2020