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HANSARDElectronic Travel Authorisations: TourismWe are absolutely determined to reach our goal of 50 million international visitors to the UK by 2030. I am very hopeful that the electronic travel authorisation system will be…27 Feb 2025HANSARDTelevision Industry: WalesI am glad to say that we have a thriving TV industry in Wales. We have not only our own broadcaster, S4C, but phenomenal studios, including Dragon Studios just outside my…27 Feb 2025HANSARDTelevision Industry: WalesI think it is a three-part series, Mr Speaker. I commend the hon. Lady on managing to get gigabit-capable broadband, which is my other responsibility as a Department for Science,…27 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Secretary of State referred to, I had that conversation yesterday, and I think a lot of people in the European Union and Commission are keen to reset their relationship…27 Feb 2025HANSARDElectronic Travel Authorisations: TourismI am absolutely delighted that even the Liberal Democrats are citing our target of 50 million international visitors by 2030; we have got that into this session three times now.…27 Feb 2025HANSARDSmall Theatres and Performing Arts VenuesWe are absolutely committed to supporting small and large theatres across the UK. It is one reason why we have specifically announced capital funding, as the Secretary of State…27 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday I met people from LIVE, and we are still very keen on trying to ensure that there is a levy on arena tickets to make provision for small music venues across the UK. That…27 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think Kate Bush was running up that hill, too. Look, the truth of the matter is, as I have said many times, that we will not progress in this area unless we are absolutely…27 Feb 2025HANSARDSmall Theatres and Performing Arts VenuesThe right hon. Gentleman used to be in the Treasury, so he is very good at making financial bids and I think he has just made a bid on behalf of Salisbury’s theatre. We warmly…27 Feb 2025HANSARDSmall Theatres and Performing Arts VenuesI commend my hon. Friend and all those who have engaged as volunteers to try to take over the theatre and run it in an effective way. I look forward to the first production; after…27 Feb 2025HANSARDDigital Inclusion Action Plan: First StepsToday, the Government have laid before Parliament the “Digital Inclusion Action Plan—First Steps”, which includes a call for evidence on the Government’s proposed focus areas. It…26 Feb 2025HANSARDScience, Innovation and Technology…I can announce that we will be setting up two working groups, both of which will have people from the creative industries and from the AI companies in them. One will look…25 Feb 2025HANSARDScience, Innovation and Technology…I can announce that we have set up two working groups in the past week, both of which have people from the creative industries and from the AI companies in them. One is…25 Feb 2025HANSARDScience, Innovation and Technology… The measure on the NHS and data is among the most positive in the Bill, and was welcomed by everybody today. It was in the previous version of the Bill.25 Feb 2025HANSARDScience, Innovation and Technology…The measure on the NHS and data is among the most positive in the Bill, and was welcomed by everybody today. It was not in the previous version of the Bill; it is one of our…25 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeNo, I do not. I am trying to make a very simple point: many factors have contributed to the mental health problems that many young people have, and social media is undoubtedly…24 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeI have not seen any of the statistics for what has happened to youth services and the cultural education offer in schools in France and other countries.24 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeI am sorry if I indicated that it was mainly covid; I was not trying to say that at all. I am simply saying that that is one factor, and there may be many others—social factors,…24 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeYes, of course; my hon. Friend is always intervening on me.24 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeIt is always a delight to see you, Mr Vickers—and particularly to see you in the Chair, where you cannot take part in the debate. First, may I pay enormous tribute to Kim…24 Feb 2025