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HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the BBC needs to be very careful about the licence fee? My understanding is that we pay the licence fee so that the BBC can have top-notch news…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportI am grateful, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to say two things. First, the funding cuts and the change of direction, particularly for the English National Opera, really affect some…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportWith the indulgence of the House, I would like to make a point about young musicians. Towards the end of last year I went to the final of the Woking young musician of the year…29 Mar 2023HANSARD International Child AbductionThank you, Mrs Cummins, for the opportunity to speak in the debate. Like my colleagues, I believe that this is an important topic, and I commend my hon. Friend the Member for…22 Mar 2023HANSARD International Child AbductionIt is not a live case. Nataly Anderson says that her British-Croatian twin boys, who are now nine years old, were taken back to Croatia on the pretext of a holiday by their father…22 Mar 2023 Bills sponsored (3)