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HANSARDTax Reliefs: Theatre, Orchestra and Museums and Galleries ExhibitionI know that the noble Lord has genuine concern for, and a great deal of expertise and experience in, the arts and culture sector. As I said, the Government are committed to…15 Oct 2024HANSARDTax Reliefs: Theatre, Orchestra and Museums and Galleries ExhibitionMy Lords, the Government are committed to supporting the creative industries, which play a key role in driving economic growth. As part of the Government’s industrial strategy, a…15 Oct 2024HANSARDTax Reliefs: Theatre, Orchestra and Museums and Galleries ExhibitionI am grateful to my noble friend for her question. The creative industries are absolutely a major driver of economic growth in this country. She will be aware that I am unable to…15 Oct 2024HANSARDTax Reliefs: Theatre, Orchestra and Museums and Galleries ExhibitionOrchestra concerts with a vocal element are not excluded from the orchestra tax relief. Concerts with a vocal element, such as a choir, may be eligible if the instrumentalists are…15 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Vere and Lady Smith, the noble Lords, Lord Young, Lord Holmes and Lord Wigley, and the noble Earl, Lord Russell, for raising these…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]I would like to be helpful to the noble Lord. I am told that the memorandum of understanding deals exclusively with borrowing powers, so it may not be the most appropriate vehicle…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]No.14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate in response to the amendments from the noble Lords, Lord Wigley and Lord Hain, and the noble…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]I shall go on to address some of those points further in my speech. To devolve the Crown Estate at this time would also risk jeopardising the existing pipeline of offshore wind…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]I am very happy to reiterate what I said: I will, of course, discuss these issues with the First Minister and the Secretary of State for Wales to ensure that Wales sees the full…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful for the contributions from all noble Lords on this group of amendments. I recognise that the issue of controls on borrowing is an important consideration,…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]They are the same thing by another name. By way of background, as the noble Baroness, Lady Vere of Norbiton, said, the Bill we are considering was conceived under the previous…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]It is a very good question, and I shall endeavour to find the answer and write to my noble friend.14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]I am sure the noble Lord is much more expert in those things than I am. I take what he says seriously. The decision to grant leases is informed by advice from the relevant…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]I thank all noble Lords for their powerful arguments made during this debate. I will address the amendments tabled by the noble Lords, Lord Holmes, Lord Teverson and Lord Young,…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]I thank my noble friend for that intervention. With the greatest respect, it is not a lack of understanding; it is just a slight difference of opinion. As I said, I have great…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]I will be completely honest and say I do not know the answer to that question. I will find out and let the noble Lord know. I hope these explanations have been helpful and that…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I will address the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, and the noble Baroness, Lady Vere, both of which touch on the topic of energy. I will start by…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I will respond to the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, and the noble Earl, Lord Russell, both of which touch on the topic of local and community…14 Oct 2024HANSARDSchool Fees: VATThere were several questions there. Yes, this money will go to the state sector; I do not accept that there will be any loss from this policy; and yes, the OBR will publish the…10 Oct 2024