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HANSARDCultural Education PlanIn begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interests as the chair of the national plan for music education.17 Oct 2023HANSARDCultural Education PlanTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress has been made on the development of their cultural education plan.17 Oct 2023HANSARDCultural Education PlanMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for that Answer. Cultural education, like music education, is delivered not just in schools but by partnerships with cultural,…17 Oct 2023HANSARDFree Music EducationMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for that Answer and declare my interests as registered, including as former chair of the national plan for music education. The…12 Jun 2023HANSARDFree Music EducationTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to provide free music education for all children aged five to 14.12 Jun 2023HANSARDArts Council England: Regional Distribution of FundingMy Lords, it is a pleasure and also a challenge, I must say, to speak today. I declare my arts and education interests as listed in the register, including as a national council…15 Dec 2022HANSARDMusic EducationMy Lords, on behalf of the whole House I thank my noble friend the Minister for his insights and typically generous remarks to me and to everyone here. It has been a really good…09 Nov 2022HANSARDMusic EducationThat this House takes note of the National Plan for Music Education.09 Nov 2022HANSARDMusic EducationMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for coming today. It is an honour to lead a debate on the national plan for music education, and I am grateful to noble Lords who have put down…09 Nov 2022HANSARDMusicians and Creative Professionals: Working in the European UnionMy Lords, I thank the noble Earl for securing this debate. His determination over a long 18 months to improve the ability of UK musicians to work and travel in the EU is much…07 Jul 2022HANSARDEducation: Multi Academy TrustsMy Lords, it is a privilege to speak after hearing from two such knowledgeable noble Baronesses. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Lingfield, for this debate on multi-academy trusts…06 Apr 2022HANSARDCreative SectorMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, and I thank my noble friend Lord Vaizey for his generous comments, even though he mistakenly honoured me with a new title. As…04 Nov 2021HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to follow the noble Lord, Lord Adonis, who spoke so passionately, and for the opportunity to make my maiden speech. I begin in the traditional way by…26 May 2021