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HANSARDCreative Industries: Covid-19As I have already articulated, I meet the sector on a very regular basis, and actually it has been its feedback that has helped to form, to shape and to drive the cultural…24 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational FundingI have already explained that we intend to find an alternative to the Creative Europe fund, which will be set out as part of the comprehensive spending review. I do not really…24 Sept 2020HANSARDSports and Music: Covid-19 RestrictionsIn the light of the recent upsurge in covid-19 cases, indoor sport and music groups must follow the rule of six. However, outdoor team sport and exercise are largely exempted from…24 Sept 2020HANSARDSports and Music: Covid-19 RestrictionsI completely understand the hon. Lady’s frustration; it has been really difficult to bring back choirs and orchestras at an amateur level, because it has been difficult to…24 Sept 2020HANSARDCreative Industries: Covid-19I recognise the huge contribution that the creative industries make both to the UK’s international reputation and to our economy, contributing over £100 billion in gross value…24 Sept 2020HANSARDLoot Boxes: Call for EvidenceI am today launching a call for evidence on loot boxes in video games. I want to understand fully the existing research and concerns around loot boxes including any evidence of…23 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline AbuseThere has been a worrying rise in the amount of abuse, harassment and intimidation online, and women are often disproportionately targeted by such abuse. It is completely…23 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline AbuseI am afraid that the hon. Gentleman is misinformed. We are absolutely committed to making the UK the safest place to go online. The online harms White Paper will set out how we…23 Sept 2020HANSARDYoung Female and Disabled Athletes: Covid-19Appropriately, a question on sport is asked as I sprint to the Dispatch Box. We remain committed to supporting our young, female and disabled Olympic and Paralympic athletes…23 Sept 2020HANSARDYoung Female and Disabled Athletes: Covid-19I welcome the hon. Gentleman to his new role as the Liberal Democrat spokesperson on digital, culture, media and sport. He asks his question on a very appropriate day, as today is…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Grassroots Arts and Culture: LutonI congratulate the hon. Member for Luton South (Rachel Hopkins) on introducing her first debate, which she did quite splendidly. This is a very important issue, and I think we are…22 Sept 2020HANSARD ARM: Foreign AcquisitionWe have had conversations with the company at various points over recent months. However, I do not want to prejudice the situation in any way, shape or form, so I do not really…21 Sept 2020HANSARD ARM: Foreign AcquisitionLet me start by thanking the hon. Member for Cambridge (Daniel Zeichner) for securing this debate on an important matter, to which he is right to bring the attention of the House.…21 Sept 2020HANSARD ARM: Foreign AcquisitionI will in a moment. I will make a bit of progress, then I will be happy to take the hon. Gentleman’s questions. The Enterprise Act 2002 allows the Government to call in…21 Sept 2020HANSARD ARM: Foreign AcquisitionMinisters and officials have spoken to various parties in recent days, and we will continue to do so as we seek to understand the full implications of this transaction from every…21 Sept 2020HANSARD ARM: Foreign AcquisitionI am happy.21 Sept 2020HANSARD ARM: Foreign AcquisitionI think that that would depend on which aspect, of the four that are under consideration, the Secretary of State was looking at. As the hon. Member for Cambridge and others know,…21 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Creative Industries and FreelancersWith your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to start by sending the very best wishes of the House to the former DCMS Minister, our hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Creative Industries and FreelancersThe same can be said about my hon. Friend’s jokes, but he is absolutely right to champion the sector. Our television and film production companies lead the world. That is why I…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Creative Industries and FreelancersThe hon. Gentleman speaks with great passion and I know he is a great supporter of the cultural industries and arts in his area. We have already made available £160 million…09 Jul 2020