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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]The noble Lord has pre-empted the further comments that I was going on to make. I can address this here. Clearly, in the example that is given regarding Russia, anyone connected…18 Dec 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My understanding is that we will not be sending it, but I am sure there will be further clarification on this point.18 Dec 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]We have already covered this point. We are talking about a private letter to the Government. That is my understanding of the situation. I do not feel qualified to comment further…18 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesTo reiterate my earlier comments, the negotiations are ongoing, and it would not be appropriate to go into the detail of where we are. Let us be honest: this is incredibly…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesI also add my thanks to the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, and all other Members of this House for raising these matters repeatedly; it is important to focus on what is happening. I…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesMy Lords, the Government fully recognise the scale of the challenges facing creative and cultural professionals wishing to tour in and trade with Europe. We are working to address…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesI thank the noble Earl. We had a very interesting conversation. There tends to be an assumption that we are talking about music when we talk about touring, but it covers the…10 Dec 2024HANSARDOperaMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Murphy for a very personal introduction to the debate—I am sure we all valued that, and we have continued in that vein—but, most…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesThe noble Lord highlights another area I have learned about from this debate. CITES is clearly a critical factor, as is the whole issue around St Pancras and how we can move…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesThe noble Baroness raises important issues. At this moment in time, there are no plans for rejoining Creative Europe, but that does not mean that conversations are not ongoing or…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesI am sure that the noble Lord is correct and that many of us recognise that mistakes were made on both sides, but we are expressing what we are doing as a “reset” of…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesI thank the right reverend Prelate for his comments. The backdrop to what we are dealing with is a failing apprenticeship levy for creative industries. The number of students…10 Dec 2024HANSARDEurope: Arts and Creative IndustriesOne of the enormous benefits of taking part in these debates is that one always learns something new. For instance, I have now learned all about the issue of cabotage—I do not…10 Dec 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches.05 Dec 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I understand that the noble Lord received a number of interventions, but I think he is reaching the limit of his time. I would be grateful if he drew his comments to a close.04 Dec 2024HANSARDCivil Service: PoliticisationMy Lords, I remind noble Lords that this is a time-limited debate, and we want to have time at the end for the winders, in particular the Minister. If everyone could stick to…28 Nov 2024HANSARDBuilding Societies Act 1986 (Modifications) Order 2024That the draft Order laid before the House on 14 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 18 November .20 Nov 2024HANSARDBuilding Societies Act 1986 (Modifications) Order 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Building Societies Act 1986 (Modifications) Order 2024.18 Nov 2024HANSARDBuilding Societies Act 1986 (Modifications) Order 2024I start by thanking noble Lords for their attention on this important matter. As I stated in my opening speech—I hope this gives some reassurance to the noble Baroness, Lady…18 Nov 2024HANSARDBuilding Societies Act 1986 (Modifications) Order 2024I was going to start by welcoming the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, to her place, but I see that she has moved along the Bench. However, I am sure that we will have the…18 Nov 2024