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HANSARDArts SectorDCMS is not suggesting that there should be one source of funding and that the arts’ only source of funding should be public funding—a mixed economy is really important. DCMS in…30 Jun 2025HANSARDArts SectorDCMS has secured £8.2 billion over the next spending review, and we will invest almost £3 billion in capital funding over the next four years—that is an additional £371 million…30 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportMy own health is considerably enhanced by being able to attend events. From a government perspective, it is key that all children have the chance to realise their musical talent…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportThe Government are committed to developing a truly plan-led system with a policy framework that is accessible and understandable to all. To that end, we intend to consult on a set…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportI think that many local authorities recognise the significance of grass-roots music venues, not least as a way of attracting people to live in their areas. The Government are also…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportThe noble Baroness is correct that it is a positive sign that it was mentioned in the announcement following the UK-EU summit on 19 May. Both the UK and the European Commission…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportThis Government are absolutely committed to ensuring that every child has access to quality creative education, including music. As noble Lords will be aware, we launched an…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportOn the business rates question, I will throw back to the noble Lord this Government’s fiscal inheritance. We recognise that grass-roots venues have faced a challenging set of…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportI thank my noble friend for allowing me again to draw attention to the fact that the department has today published its Creative Industries Sector Plan . That identifies the music…23 Jun 2025HANSARDCasinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 May be approved. Relevant document: 27th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportThe Government engage regularly with the live music sector on our shared goal of a sustainable grass-roots music ecosystem and to maximise opportunities for growth. Today we have…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportI cannot think of anyone better than my noble friend to carry out this work. We welcome the launch of Parliament’s fan-led review of the live music industry and look forward to…23 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportThe National Planning Policy Framework is clear that new developments should be able to be integrated effectively with existing businesses and community facilities such as music…23 Jun 2025HANSARDCasinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025My Lords, I am pleased to speak to these regulations, which were laid before the House in draft on 12 May. This instrument has been considered by the Secondary Legislation…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCasinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Casinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025. Relevant document: 27th Report from the Secondary Legislation…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCasinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025This has been an interesting debate, and I am grateful to all noble Lords for their insightful contributions. It is clear from today’s discussion that all noble Lords share the…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCasinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025It is a licence rather than the premises that cannot be moved. My understanding is that a licence cannot be moved out of the local authority area.17 Jun 2025HANSARDCasinos (Gaming Machines and Mandatory Conditions) Regulations 2025This may be where the noble Lord and I diverge in opinion, because the Government’s view is that the casino sector is one of the most well-controlled environments in the sector.…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCraft Industry: SupportMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Freyberg, on securing this important debate and all noble Lords on their thoughtful contributions today. Given the time constraint,…12 Jun 2025HANSARDMalvern Hills Bill [HL]My Lords, I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to an important and interesting debate on a much loved and important British institution—or rather, not necessarily an…04 Jun 2025