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HANSARDExchange of Cultural Artefacts: GreeceIt would be churlish of me not to recognise England’s wonderful victory in the world cup last night, but there is only one European nation that has three points at the world cup…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDCulture, Media and Sport… I acknowledge the contribution of my right hon. Friend the Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry). She is not alone; the Charity Commission itself and…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDCulture, Media and Sport… I acknowledge the contribution of my right hon. Friend the Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily Thornberry). She is not alone; the Charity Commission itself and…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTicket Tout BanWe are fully committed to implementing the measures that we announced last year, which will put fans back at the heart of live events, and eliminate industrial-scale ticket…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDExchange of Cultural Artefacts: GreeceI can only repeat what I have said in previous answers and in my initial response to the hon. Gentleman. The sculptures are owned by the British Museum. The chair of the trustees,…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDUNESCO World Heritage SitesResponsibility for managing and funding UNESCO world heritage sites is devolved to local authorities and the devolved Governments. As such, the Department for Culture, Media and…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDUNESCO World Heritage SitesI pay tribute to the Arkwright Society, which does amazing work in managing Cromford Mills, which is an integral part of the wider Derwent Valley Mills world heritage site. I am…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDUNESCO World Heritage SitesIt is important that any new site put forward for UNESCO world heritage site status first goes through a robust national assessment process—and the issues that the right hon.…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTicket Tout BanIt is important to lay out that it is a manifesto commitment—from the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State and all of us—to get that legislation through. It is incredibly…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTicket Tout BanIt is well documented that there have been issues with tickets for this world cup. My hon. Friend the Sport Minister has been having meetings about tickets for Euro 2028, which…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDUK Artists Touring in EuropeA tremendous question. Helping touring artists is a manifesto commitment. At last year’s UK-EU summit, the UK and the European Commission committed to supporting cultural…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDUK Artists Touring in EuropeI congratulate the Committee on its report, and I welcome its continued interest in recognising the importance of international touring to the UK’s world-leading arts and creative…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDUK Artists Touring in EuropeAs well as sending artists across the European Union, Strangford sends the very best to this Chamber. There is a firm commitment on the EU side to take this forward. I met…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology laid out to the House on 18 March, we are taking forward four big strategic priorities—digital replicas, AI…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Redditch local history museum deserve all the support it can get. Local museums are hugely important, and decisions on the operation of cultural organisations are taken…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsThe music plan is to help grassroots music. It is part of a whole package that this Government are putting in place to ensure that music thrives, and continues to thrive, in this…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: RevivalThat is indeed the case. The promoters can bring back a Bill and, in the same way, the promoters can withdraw this Bill at any point. This is a private Bill, and the Government…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: RevivalMadam Deputy Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity to respond to this debate, which clearly is about whether we revive this Bill, not the internals of the Bill itself. I…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentYour words, not mine, Sir Roger. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter) on securing a wonderful debate and making a lovely…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentIt is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Roger. In fact, with you in the Chair we are talking about two national treasures in this debate.09 Jun 2026