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HANSARDRail Fares: Flexi-season TicketsMy Lords, in this part of mid-Wales, just about the only way for many people to get to Birmingham, Manchester or London is to take the beautiful Heart of Wales line, which then…04 Feb 2021HANSARDEU: MusiciansMy Lords, for the purposes of clarity, I ask: does this situation not mean that instead of our musicians bringing several billion pounds into the UK economy, we will be in a…28 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Night-time EconomyAlthough the Chancellor’s support for the arts, already mentioned, has been vital and is much appreciated, I know that the Government accept that many freelancers, particularly…26 Jan 2021HANSARDRural Landlords and Land Letting: ReformMy Lords, I declare my interests as listed in the register. Interestingly, they include having been both a landlord and a tenant, so I see both sides of this argument. I endorse a…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansTo ask Her Majesty’s Government whether an offer was made by the European Union to the United Kingdom for visa-free touring for musicians in European Union member states; and if…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansI thank the Minister for that reply. I have an email from Guy Verhofstadt which rather puts the boot on the other foot. It details how the UK put its obsession with mobility…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper; in so doing, I declare my interests as listed in the register.19 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementMy Lords, I declare my interests as listed in the register. United Kingdom musicians now face a mountain of red tape and extra costs, which threaten the future viability of…08 Jan 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation and Linked Households) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I will ask the Minister two slightly uncomfortable questions. First, it is always very important, when one tries to set an example, that we look at ourselves. Does the…07 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, I agree that this deal is preferable to no deal and I will support it, but with some, I hope, constructive reservations. I wish that Parliament had had longer to…30 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling and LotteriesMy Lords, I am glad that the Government are tackling this head on, and I have seen evidence of it. I watch a lot of sport, so I end up watching a vast amount of advertising for…14 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Trust ActsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that, in order to approach equality—it is not just Black Lives Matter that is of importance—we should keep some of the small venues open; after…03 Dec 2020HANSARDIntellectual Property Rights: Affordable DrugsMy Lords, there is a strong moral imperative in what my noble friend Lord Alton said. When one thinks of the effect drugs and chemicals have had in helping some of the poorest…30 Nov 2020HANSARDLegislative Reform (Renewal of Radio Licences) Order 2020My Lords, I declare my interests as listed in the register. It is a pleasure to agree with both the previous speakers: the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann, and the Minister. I do not…27 Nov 2020HANSARDRural EconomyMy Lords, I declare my interests as listed in the register. I am sure the Minister will agree that one of the greatest problems in rural communities is employment. Therefore, with…26 Nov 2020HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment: ProcurementMy Lords, I listened yesterday to the Minister’s response to a similar Question. I accept that Governments were under an incredible strain, but many were better positioned and…19 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Conflicts of InterestMy Lords, I do not discount the many problems the Minister has talked about, but the displeasure—disgust, even—of the public often arises as a result of the National Audit Office…18 Nov 2020HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeMy Lords, as a composer and broadcaster, naturally I very much support the comments made by the noble Baroness, Lady Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury. I suggest to the Minister that if…16 Nov 2020HANSARDSupporting Disadvantaged FamiliesMy Lords, naturally, I am extremely pleased the Government are responding to this very real need, even if as something of a reaction to public disquiet. Marcus Rashford is clearly…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFireworks: DamageMy Lords, I understand the desire not to restrict civil liberties if at all possible, but the fact is that fireworks lead to some terrible injuries. My information, despite what…11 Nov 2020