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HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastersThe difference with BritBox is that it is a commercial service and therefore that it will be in its interest to get as many people to pay as possible. It already exists in…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastersOne difference between this country and Russia is that there is a rule of law. The legal process is being followed, which includes regulation that Parliament has given to Ofcom,…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastersThe noble Lord is right that there has already been a lot of collaboration. Collaboration exists between Netflix and other subscription video on demand services and the public…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastersMy Lords, the Government recognise many of the issues and new challenges facing our public service broadcasters, highlighted by the Ofcom chief executive in her speech on 28…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastersMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord that we should have nimble and agile PSBs and therefore a regulatory system that is capable of dealing with that. The analogy he draws is not…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastersMy noble friend is absolutely right. This is one problem with US subscription services. They spend a huge amount on content. Netflix spent £4.6 billion on content in 2017 and…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastersI agree with that. That is why we promised to legislate when Ofcom gives us its recommendations for the online prominence regime. If it needs legislation, the Secretary of State…28 Mar 2019HANSARDSackler Trust: DonationsMy Lords, the DCMS-sponsored museums operate independently, at arm’s length from government. Therefore, decisions on philanthropic giving and other donations are a matter for the…27 Mar 2019HANSARDSackler Trust: DonationsAs I have said a couple of times in the last two or three weeks, the museum sector is not affected by local authority cuts, to the extent that museums have found other methods of…27 Mar 2019HANSARDSackler Trust: DonationsAs my noble friend knows, DCMS’s portfolio has grown dramatically in the last three years—but it does not yet include the Noble Peace Prize.27 Mar 2019HANSARDSackler Trust: DonationsMy Lords, I believe that they have made an out-of-court settlement in one state in the US but that the case continues in many other states. It would not be appropriate for me to…27 Mar 2019HANSARDSackler Trust: DonationsI do not think that that was the only reason for the Renaissance, but I take the noble Lord’s point. It is worth putting on record that this country has been extremely well served…27 Mar 2019HANSARDSackler Trust: DonationsMy Lords, with regard to the second question, the Government do support museums. Public funding amounts to about a third of all museum funding, and that is very important. One of…27 Mar 2019HANSARDFestival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2022My Lords, I definitely agree with the noble Lord that we should protect the heritage of this country. He also mentioned impossible choices. The Mendoza review showed that the…18 Mar 2019HANSARDFestival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2022I do not know why that title was selected but it seems to explain exactly what the festival is all about.18 Mar 2019HANSARDFestival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2022I agree with the noble Baroness that it is better if Ministers stay out of it. That is why the intention is to have a commissioning body that is independent of government. It will…18 Mar 2019HANSARDFestival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2022This is meant to be a cultural festival—18 Mar 2019HANSARDFestival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2022My Lords, while I have great sympathy with my noble friend, I have just said that the delivery body will be independent of Ministers. However, I am sure it will take note of what…18 Mar 2019HANSARDFestival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2022It is not a sporting festival. I completely agree with the noble Lord’s previous point about diversity. Arts Council England is paying particular attention to that. He will have…18 Mar 2019HANSARDFestival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2022I imagine that the noble Lord wants it to be publicly funded, but I do not think that that is necessarily what the public want.18 Mar 2019