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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for that kind invitation. The Minister with responsibility for young people, my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley South (Stephanie Peacock), would be…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this very serious issue. He will know that since the Leveson inquiry concluded, there have been dramatic changes in the media landscape, meaning…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sorry to hear that the hon. Lady is not receiving the support that she needs, but we are absolutely determined to provide it to her, and to any other Member of this House who…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am afraid that that is an absolute rewriting of history. I am old enough to remember the Conservatives’ charities Minister telling charities on his first day in the job that…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are providing support to charities. The right hon. Gentleman will know that we have more than doubled the employment allowance to protect the smallest charities and businesses.…03 Apr 2025HANSARDVideo Game IndustryThe video games expenditure credit has been incredibly important for us, and we were pleased to announce £5.5 million for the UK games fund next year. As somebody who has probably…03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Labour Government are wasting no time in delivering for communities across the country. Since we last met, I have been delighted to announce £100 million for grassroots…03 Apr 2025HANSARDVideo Game IndustryWe are aware of the importance of the video games sector to the UK as a whole, and the brilliance of Warrington in leading the world, not just in video games but in nuclear and in…03 Apr 2025HANSARDGrassroots Sport: Facilities InvestmentGrassroots sport clubs are at the heart of communities across the UK. As we deliver our plan for change, we will remove barriers to an active lifestyle and increase opportunity…24 Mar 2025HANSARDVarying the Leveson OrderThis is a joint statement made with the Secretary of State for the Home Department. As Ministers with joint responsibility for the Leveson inquiry into the culture, practices, and…20 Mar 2025HANSARDGaza: BBC CoverageLast week I spoke to the House about concerning issues associated with the BBC documentary “Gaza: How to Survive in a War Zone”. At that time I promised to keep the House informed…05 Mar 2025HANSARDCulture, Media and Sport… On her specific question, having had discussions with the BBC, I can confirm that this was not a BBC programme; it was commissioned by the BBC but made by an independent…04 Mar 2025HANSARDCulture, Media and SportMy hon. Friend speaks powerfully about the careful use of language and the way in which we all have a responsibility to uphold the highest standards on that. On her specific…04 Mar 2025HANSARDCreative IndustriesAs the hon. Gentleman should know, the impact assessment was done under the last Government. I am slightly confused: is he against the city of culture, or does he just think that…27 Feb 2025HANSARDCreative IndustriesMay I say to my hon. Friend what a delight it was to visit her constituency with her, and to celebrate Bradford being the city of culture with Mayor Tracy Brabin and others…27 Feb 2025HANSARDCreative IndustriesMr Speaker, you will know that I have never willingly turned down a pint, so my hon. Friend tempts me with his offer. I congratulate him on the work that he is doing to support…27 Feb 2025HANSARDCreative IndustriesThe creative industries are one of the industrial strategy’s eight priority sectors, and they play a critical role in driving growth across the country. In January, we named West…27 Feb 2025HANSARDFootball Clubs: Financial SustainabilityThe Sport Minister has met the Football Association this week to discuss the women’s game and to promote the campaign to support women’s football. We, like the hon. Lady, have…27 Feb 2025HANSARDFootball Clubs: Financial SustainabilityI would be delighted to support my hon. Friend as she continues to fight the good fight for football fans in her constituency. Like her, I was appalled by the Leader of the…27 Feb 2025HANSARDFootball Clubs: Financial SustainabilityI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the work he has done in supporting his local clubs. Across all sports, Sport England invested over £57,000 in Wolverhampton West in 2023-24.…27 Feb 2025