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HANSARDBBC LeadershipI am not sure I have anything other than “yes” to say in response to my noble friend. I love the BBC; we want it to be the best it can be. That is everything, as the noble Lord on…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipI thank the noble Lord and the noble Baroness for their points and questions on this matter. I am sure the BBC agrees with the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, in his…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipThe Secretary of State for Culture said in the other place yesterday that if we did not have the BBC, we would have to invent it. It has a proud history of over 100 years, and it…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipI refer the noble Lord to the charter review. As part of the review process, the Government expect to publish the terms of reference and launch a public consultation in due…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipI agree with much of what the noble Lord said, although I am not clear what the question was. I can affirm that I agree whole- heartedly with the noble Lord that we have…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipThis Government will not tolerate antisemitism; it has no place in our society. The BBC has rightly acknowledged and admitted mistakes, and the error of judgment was referred to…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipThe World Service is renowned and revered the world over. I can reassure the right reverend Prelate that this Government believe that it plays an essential role in our global…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipFor any public service broadcaster, accountability and trust are key, including in relation to the board. But what is important here is that the BBC maintains the high standards…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipOn whether this Government believe that the BBC is institutionally biased, I say no, we do not. The BBC provides trusted news and high-quality programming. It is important that it…12 Nov 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanMy understanding of what happened in Amsterdam is as the noble Baroness has just outlined. One of the things that I found most appalling about the decision that was made is that…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanI could not agree more wholeheartedly with the noble Lord. I found it absolutely appalling that a Member of Parliament would initiate a petition of the nature and content that the…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanThe Government are clear that there should be operational independence for the police; it is one of the fundamental tenets of our democracy. The safety advisory group role has…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanIn relation to the second point made by the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan, absolutely: the safety of Jewish fans is of the utmost importance and priority to this Government. On the…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanWe know people are scared, including people in your Lordships’ House. We also know that there is no easy answer, but no answer is appropriate without the involvement of the…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanClearly, we need to look at why no request for additional resource through mutual aid, which is quite a standard process, was sought beforehand. I assure your Lordships’ House…22 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanMy Lords, I very much associate myself with the noble Lord’s sentiment of being appalled. Discrimination in all forms, including antisemitism, is fundamentally opposed to our…22 Oct 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: OwnershipThe Secretary of State’s consideration is for her alone. However, noble Lords will be aware that it is possible to have cases of this nature considered under the National Security…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: OwnershipI will need to write to the noble Baroness on that matter, as it did not come up in the preparation for this Question and I do not want to give an incorrect answer.16 Oct 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: OwnershipWe have settled on 15% as the cumulative amount, and this House had the opportunity to debate it at some length in July. Whether that is one FSI, one state-owned investor or a…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: OwnershipThere are no specific rules relating to the media merger regime on hostile states, but the bar for intervention within the regime is low. I would like to reassure the noble Lord…16 Oct 2025