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HANSARDClassical MusicSince it was introduced in 2016, £75 million has been paid out through orchestra tax relief. We have extended it at the headline rates for another two years and are grateful to…07 Dec 2023HANSARDClassical MusicThe Arts Council did a very valuable study on diversity in classical music—diversity in every form. As I say, companies such as Pegasus Opera are doing important work in bringing…07 Dec 2023HANSARDClassical MusicWell, I have had the pleasure of hearing both the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the Hallé perform. Of course, as the noble Lord may know, English National Opera has this week…07 Dec 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to close the debate on the fourth day of our debates on the humble Address to His Majesty, particularly as it falls on His Majesty’s 75th birthday. I…14 Nov 2023HANSARDDormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023That the draft Order laid before the House on 11 September be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 24 October.26 Oct 2023HANSARDDormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023That the Grand Committee do consider the Dormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023.24 Oct 2023HANSARDDormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023My Lords, I am pleased to move this order, which was laid before the House in draft on 11 September. The order names community wealth funds as a cause to receive dormant assets…24 Oct 2023HANSARDDormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023I certainly agree with the noble Lord, Lord Bassam of Brighton, that this has been an important and useful debate. I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to…24 Oct 2023HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]The cultural recovery fund assisted more than 5,000 organisations across the country of different sizes, constitutions and setups. Some were given grants, while others were given…19 Oct 2023HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]I will give way in a moment, but—19 Oct 2023HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]Thanks to increases from the National Lottery as well, the Arts Council is spending £30 million a year additionally in this portfolio than in the last. The challenges of inflation…19 Oct 2023HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]I am very grateful to my noble friend Lord Harrington of Watford for introducing his Bill so clearly and, indeed, for the work that he, his fellow trustees, and all the Royal…19 Oct 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 148 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 148A in lieu.19 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 182A.19 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 349A and 349B.19 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 81 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 81A, 81B and 81C in lieu.19 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I am very conscious that this is not the end of the road. As noble Lords have rightly pointed out in wishing the Bill well, attention now moves very swiftly to Ofcom,…19 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 20, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 20A.19 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 22, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 22A.19 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 391A and 391B.19 Sept 2023