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HANSARDLocal Authorities: TourismOn the Scottish approach, we will clearly be watching developments there closely and aim to learn from them. In relation to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, I have been…28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkMy noble friend makes a good point. My understanding is that this proposal will address both quality and coverage, but I will correct that if it is incorrect.28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkI apologise, but I should hate to get that wrong, so I should like to confirm that to the noble Lord in writing.28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkMy noble friend gives an interesting example of some of the creativity going on in this area in our rural communities, and I shall certainly share that with colleagues in the…28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkAll the commitments being made are minimum commitments. Clearly, if there is the opportunity to deliver more, the ambition is there—but we do not want to overpromise at this…28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkMy Lords, I understand that it is particularly in relation to the supply chain that we anticipate the involvement of other organisations. As regards there being a stick, there is…28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkI am concerned that I may have confused—I hope I have not misled—the House, so I will try to correct any confusion. The companies will have individual service obligations. Each…28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkI hear the noble Lord’s extremely valid concerns about the county of Cumbria. I cannot confirm 100% coverage from the Dispatch Box today, but I am happy to confirm that in…28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkI will try to clarify those issues for the noble Lord. This Statement is purely about mobile coverage in rural areas. The Government have made a number of other important…28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkI thank my noble friend for her question. She describes the North York Moors as “super sparse”; I would say they were super beautiful when I was last there. On using the emergency…28 Oct 2019HANSARDShared Rural NetworkMy Lords, I am grateful to both noble Lords on the Benches opposite for their welcome for this announcement, despite the numerous questions raised. I was expecting one noble Lord…28 Oct 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: TourismThe Government’s position is that we are still in discussions. I understand that my honourable friend the Minister for Sport has been in discussions with Birmingham City Council…28 Oct 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: TourismI fear that I may have to consult my colleague in the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government about houses in multiple occupation. Perhaps I may write to the noble…28 Oct 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: TourismThe noble Lord has more experience than I have of standing up to the Treasury. The DCMS absolutely believes in tourism: that is why we were so committed to working for a sector…28 Oct 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: TourismI recognise that the noble Baroness has done a great deal of work on and thinking about these issues. The Government share her broader aim to give local authorities, businesses…28 Oct 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]I may have to write to the noble Lord on that.23 Oct 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]That the Bill do now pass.23 Oct 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, in begging to move that this Bill do now pass, I note my gratitude that this House has recognised the importance of this Bill by supporting the carryover Motion that…23 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the Queen’s Speech will deliver EU exit alongside an ambitious programme of domestic reform that delivers real change to the people of this country. It is my pleasure to…22 Oct 2019HANSARDOnline Pornography: Age VerificationI thank the right reverend Prelate for his question and the work he does in the Centre for Data Ethics, which clearly has an important role in this space. In relation to urgency,…17 Oct 2019