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HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillI thank the hon. Lady for her helpful intervention. She is right: as I said earlier, trust in the system is fundamental to whether citizens have the confidence to share their data…17 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillI am always happy to take an intervention from the hon. Member. I want to assure him that we are building high data protection standards that are built on the fundamental…17 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillWe have been very cognisant of that risk in developing our proposals. As I said in my opening remarks, we do not wish to upset the apple cart and create a compliance headache for…17 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for pressing me on that important point. I know that many businesses are seeking to maintain adequacy. If we want a business-friendly regime, we do not…17 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillI hope that my previous reply reassured the hon. Lady that we intend to maintain adequacy, and we do not consider that the Bill will present a risk in that regard. What we are…17 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillThe Secretary of State will have greater powers when it comes to some of the statutory codes that the ICO adheres to, but those powers will be brought to this House for its…17 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillI know that my hon. Friend has been passionate on this point, and we are looking actively into her proposals. We are also updating the outdated system of registering births and…17 Apr 2023HANSARDConsultation on a Registration Scheme for Short-term Lets in EnglandThe Government have published a consultation on a registration scheme for short-term lets in England, accompanied by the findings of a call for evidence held in 2022 on the…17 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillI am delighted, in turn, to hear my hon. Friend call me the Secretary of State—I am grateful for the promotion, even if it is not a reality. I know how passionate he feels about…17 Apr 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and Supportrose—29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportI do indeed welcome Debbie Francis to her position, and congratulate her on her success as the first female in the role. Questions have been raised about the overall strategic…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportI appreciate that reassurance, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is all good exercise for me as I try to maintain my mobility over the coming weeks. I was about to say that I encouraged,…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportI was going to make the same point about the importance of the ecosystem. However, these things can become self-fulfilling, and if we never attempt to spread the benefits of the…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportThe choreography of tonight’s debate is intriguing, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is new to me, so I apologise if I am not playing my part very successfully.29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportMy hon. Friend does a wonderful job of highlighting all the wonderful activity in his constituency, including Woking young musician of the year. He highlights the joy of music and…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportI accept what the hon. Gentleman says about the importance of touring. I would also say that a lot of creators and musicians would like to have opportunities beyond London. London…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Classical Music: Funding and SupportMadam Deputy Speaker, I apologise for anticipating my cue when one was not given. I thank the hon. Member for Enfield, Southgate (Bambos Charalambous) for securing this debate on…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Heritage Assets: LondonI understand that hon. Members have made their feelings clearly known about ACE’s decision on the ENO. I know that a number of meetings have taken place, and I believe that some…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Heritage Assets: LondonI am very grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken) for securing a wonderful debate and for superbly highlighting London’s great…23 Mar 2023HANSARDTourism Recovery Plan Update ReportI am pleased to publish today an update report on progress made against the objectives set out in the Government’s tourism recovery plan. Tourism is a significant economic,…21 Mar 2023