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HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesPerhaps I may add to the question that I raised earlier. The musical instrument certificate is a very small part of CITES, and for the burden it will put on musicians, it will not…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusic and Dance Schools: Affordable AccessMy Lords, the music and dance scheme or MDS is a vital gateway for talented children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access world-class training. It is a success story that we…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I declare an interest: my brother is a consultant in palliative care. Today, I want to speak in defence of palliative care and hospice support for people with terminal…12 Sept 2025HANSARDUK and EU Trade: Arts and Creative IndustriesMy Lords, before the EU-UK summit in May, I raised the issue of withholding tax which impacts our orchestras when they tour in Germany, Spain and Italy. In Germany, withholding…11 Sept 2025HANSARDMusic and Dance SchemeTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they will continue to invest in the Music and Dance Scheme, including in the National Dance Centres for Advanced Training programme, to…24 Jun 2025 Bills sponsored (4)