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HANSARDCovid-19 Day of Reflection 2025I am today announcing that a UK-wide day of reflection will take place on Sunday 9 March 2025. I am pleased that one of the key recommendations of the independent UK Commission on…12 Dec 2024HANSARDBBC Funding Model: Licence Fee and Simple Payment PlanThe Government are today providing an update on the short and long-term funding of the BBC. The BBC is a vital British asset and makes a huge contribution to lives up and down the…29 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesI thank the hon. Lady for raising that incredibly important issue. We have heard the message loud and clear from the music industry that the deal that was struck on touring is…28 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Youth Strategy: Youth Sector OrganisationsIt is lovely to hear about the work that Young Devon is doing, which the hon. Lady is supporting in her constituency. The Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, my…28 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Youth Strategy: Youth Sector OrganisationsThe youth strategy is an opportunity to look afresh at the training, recruitment and retention of youth workers. My hon. Friend will know that my first job before I came to this…28 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Youth Strategy: Youth Sector OrganisationsThe Government are co-producing a new national youth strategy with young people to grip the challenges of the generation. When I entered the Department I was shocked to find no…28 Nov 2024HANSARDHorseracingLet me gently say to the hon. Gentleman—who I welcome to his place—that he is well aware that in the decisions that we took in the recent Budget we protected the smallest…28 Nov 2024HANSARDHorseracingWe believe that the horseracing betting levy is vital for the financial sustainability of the sport and its thousands of fans. I can update him that the Minister for Gambling…28 Nov 2024HANSARDHorseracingI know that the hon. Gentleman is a huge champion for horseracing, and the Government are well aware of the value of horseracing to the UK, which supports 85,000 jobs, has an…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that question. My constituency of Wigan is home to The Verve, and it is difficult to know where such a band would now cut their teeth in…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesI would be delighted to do so. I thank the hon. Member for her support for theatres, arts and culture, and for always being a strong voice for them in this place. One reason that…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesI thank my hon. Friend for his question, and I am very happy to be the Gromit to his Wallace. This Government have already announced new tax reliefs for British films and special…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesI thank my hon. Friend for that question. She has done amazing work over the years with the Leigh Film Society and other thriving organisations that are leading the way. From the…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesI thank the hon. Gentleman and I am very aware of the enormous contribution that the whole of Northern Ireland makes to our creative industries. I confess that my favourite TV…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesI am aware of the huge ambition that my hon. Friend has for South Derbyshire, and the contribution that its people can make to our arts and culture and creative industries. This…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative IndustriesThis Government are prioritising the growth of our creative industries, which are vital to our economy and showcase the best of creativity and culture. In the last few days alone,…28 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am very happy to congratulate Newby and Scalby library. I thank my hon. Friend for drawing attention to the enormous work that libraries do in helping to promote children’s…28 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for being such an outstanding champion of his community, and I extend my warmest congratulations to Newton Aycliffe. He is right to highlight the invaluable…28 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend the Health Secretary and I have already had a discussion about the situation facing hospices. He is acutely aware of it, and is working with the hospice…28 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was very pleased to visit Blackpool recently to see the incredible work that Blackpool pleasure beach is doing. Coastal communities have an enormous role to play in our creative…28 Nov 2024