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HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceI only have 45 seconds left, so I am afraid that I cannot; I am sorry. If we were able to deliver that over the next 12 to 18 months in the UK, then we genuinely would be leading…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceI am very reluctant to give way, if only because I have quite a lot of things to get through. I am really sorry. We will have another debate on this issue very soon, I am sure.…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceMs McVey, I am sure that if you were not in the Chair, you would be participating in this debate, because I know that you have an interest in this area not only as a Member of…23 Apr 2025HANSARDAutomation: Economic BenefitsFinally, somebody speaks up for the robots. We have been waiting for centuries. The robots have been clamouring outside, waiting for the moment when somebody would speak up for…22 Apr 2025HANSARDBedford Universal Theme Park and ResortI am pleased to publish an update on the proposal for the construction of a Universal Destinations and Experiences (UDX) theme park and resort in Bedford, further to the Prime…22 Apr 2025HANSARDLiving Heritage Inventory: Consultation ResponseI am repeating the following written ministerial statement made today in the other place by my noble Friend, the Minister for Gambling and Heritage and DCMS Lords Minister,…22 Apr 2025HANSARDSupporting MusiciansThe hon. Member makes a good point—obviously, we need more songs from Runrig to get us back to the top of the charts. To make a serious point, it is absolutely essential for new…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCopyright law stands firmly behind the creative industries today, and will in the future. We will do absolutely nothing to undermine the fact that this country is one of the few…03 Apr 2025HANSARDPromoting Coastal BritainI am very keen to integrate the creative industries far better into our visitor economy. My hon. Friend will know in her own patch that it is not just the Aldeburgh festival,…03 Apr 2025HANSARDSupporting MusiciansI want every child to have a chance to learn how to play a musical instrument or take part in music, and I want every musician to be able to make a living out of their career. I…03 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: Creative IndustriesAs the right hon. Gentleman knows, a large proportion of the creative industries are constituted as small and medium-sized enterprises, and the vast majority of those are…03 Apr 2025HANSARDPromoting Coastal BritainIt is a bit shameful to accuse the poor shadow Minister of wimping out on cold water swimming —I am sure he would have done it if it had been available. I am very keen that we…03 Apr 2025HANSARDSupporting MusiciansThe Bunker looks absolutely amazing. It is a not-for-profit organisation—apart from anything else—that gives young people and others an opportunity to learn how to play, perform…03 Apr 2025HANSARDPromoting Coastal BritainBritain, as everybody will have noted, is an island nation, so our coastline is a vital part of what defines us as a visitor destination. I am really glad that the “Starring GREAT…03 Apr 2025HANSARDPromoting Coastal BritainI think the hon. Gentleman is talking about the GREAT campaign budget, and it is certainly true that finances have been tough. We are looking at precisely what money we may be…03 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: Creative IndustriesNo, we have just taken it out of the Bill for the precise reason that we do not think it would make the blindest bit of difference to the financial support provided to creative…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be more than happy to meet my hon. Friend. I know that a lot of work has gone in to try to get that back up, to get actors back on the stage and to get audiences back in.…03 Apr 2025HANSARDSupporting MusiciansAs the hon. Member knows perfectly well, a consultation is ongoing and will close on 4 April. It was a manifesto commitment of ours to ensure that the secondary ticketing market…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTourism Outside CitiesNot every village in Britain suffers the problems of Midsomer, but I know of the work that people are trying to do in Pocklington. The right hon. Gentleman refers to Professor…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI understand the disappointment for some people who want to get into the package, as it were. My hon. Friend has three organisations in his constituency that will receive in the…03 Apr 2025