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HANSARDSeaside ResortsWe are expecting the visitor economy task force, as we have named it, to report very shortly. There is real complexity in the tourism industry, given its breadth, and the task…22 Jun 2020HANSARDSeaside ResortsI think that I mentioned earlier that we are looking at a range of regulatory easements to facilitate the delivery of different services and extend the season.22 Jun 2020HANSARDSeaside ResortsI will check on the specifics of language schools, but I assume that they are eligible for some of the wider cross-economy measures that the Chancellor announced, including, in…22 Jun 2020HANSARDSeaside ResortsThe noble Lord is right that the impact of the drop that we have seen in the number of tourists is extraordinary. He will be aware that at the end of last year the Government…22 Jun 2020HANSARDChildren: Exposure to Harmful ContentI agree with my noble friend that the 12 rating was extremely helpful. The whole system of protection from the British Board of Film Classification was developed over a number of…11 Jun 2020HANSARDChildren: Exposure to Harmful ContentThe noble Baroness is right to point out both the benefits for children of being online, through education, entertainment and communication with their friends, but also the risks.…11 Jun 2020HANSARDChildren: Exposure to Harmful ContentThe noble Lord will be aware that in our proposals we take the duty to deliver a much higher level of protection for children and adults extremely seriously. We are following an…11 Jun 2020HANSARDChildren: Exposure to Harmful ContentMy Lords, children are going online more due to Covid-19 measures. As the British Board of Film Classification’s report has highlighted, this can put them at greater risk of…11 Jun 2020HANSARDChildren: Exposure to Harmful ContentI cannot agree with the noble Lord’s last remarks. The Government have worked very hard on the guidance that has been published, the funding we have made available to…11 Jun 2020HANSARDChildren: Exposure to Harmful ContentMy department, my colleague the Minister for Digital and Culture, and the Home Office have been actively working with the social media companies. We are concerned that, because of…11 Jun 2020HANSARDChildren: Exposure to Harmful ContentBringing forward the legislation remains a priority. We will respond to the consultation this autumn and, as I have said several times, the legislation will be brought forward in…11 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansWe absolutely recognise that musicians, and the performing arts more broadly, are a crucial part of our culture and our economy. We are working towards a reciprocal arrangement…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansI am more than happy to share my noble friend’s advice with Cabinet colleagues. I stress that in all our negotiations we are seeking to minimise any friction through customs or…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansThe department is leading a major programme of work across all our sectors which is trying to ensure that they, and our arm’s-length bodies, are well prepared for the end of the…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansI fear it is probably not appropriate for me to go into any detail about the nature of those negotiations. It has been said publicly that details on specific sectors will come in…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansI am sorry if I was not clear; I was aiming to refer specifically to those in the performing arts. There are not currently plans for a unilateral agreement. We are optimistic that…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansThe Government recognise the importance to musicians of the continued ability to tour, for both artistic and economic reasons. We are open to negotiating reciprocal arrangements…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansI think I have been clear already about where the Government’s focus is in these negotiations: on building our presence, in Europe and on the global stage, for our critical…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansMy noble friend is right that the carnet can be expensive, particularly for individual musicians. That is why we are trying to negotiate a reciprocal deal, which may mean that…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: British MusiciansThe Government are looking across all these issues to come up with the fairest and most practical system which facilitates the growth of our creative industries and performing…03 Jun 2020