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HANSARD Gambling Act Review White PaperI can give the hon. Gentleman the assurances he wants that the gambling companies will not have a say in what the money is spent on and that we will ensure that the money is spent…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Gambling Act Review White PaperI thank my hon. Friend for his engagement on this issue. I know that he, like many others, wants to ensure that people—punters—who enjoy a flutter are not prevented from doing so.…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Gambling Act Review White PaperThe hon. Gentleman is right to say that it is appropriate to protect people who are aged between 18 and 25. When he reads the whole White Paper, he will see that it proposes a…27 Apr 2023HANSARDDraft Media BillToday the Government are publishing a draft Media Bill. This will ensure that we can deliver on key aspects of the Government’s vision for the broadcasting sector, set out last…29 Mar 2023HANSARDFootball Club Governance: Fans’ ViewsWhat the hon. Lady says about football clubs being at the heart of their community is the case up and down the country. Our reforms make sure that fans have an integral say in…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFootball Club Governance: Fans’ ViewsFans are absolutely at the heart of football. As we set out in our White Paper, we are introducing an independent regulator for English football clubs, which will put fans back at…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFootball Club Governance: Fans’ ViewsThe hon. Member makes an important point. Financial stability is one reason that we have brought in an independent regulator: to ensure that clubs are stable and are not…09 Mar 2023HANSARDBBC Mid-term ReviewI think that I have made my views on this subject clear. The BBC has a 10-point plan in relation to impartiality, but it is absolutely important that it maintains impartiality so…09 Mar 2023HANSARDBBC Mid-term ReviewAs somebody whose grandmother escaped Nazi Germany in the 1930s, I think it is really disappointing and inappropriate to compare Government policy on immigration to events in…09 Mar 2023HANSARDBBC Mid-term ReviewI know that my right hon. Friend has a keen interest in this matter and a great deal of knowledge on it. I was pleased to discuss this matter, and a number of others, with him…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFilm and Television Production IndustryYes, we are making representations, across Government. Ultimately it is not our decision, but we will be and are making those representations. The hon. Gentleman makes an…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFilm and Television Production IndustryI will continue to champion this fundamental sector. I am pleased to see that productions supported by the Government’s film and TV production restart scheme and the UK global…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFilm and Television Production IndustryI agree that Cornwall is a fabulous backdrop for any film, and the UK global screen fund has supported the launch of “Enys Men”, which was also filmed in Cornwall. I was pleased…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFilm and Television Production IndustryThe Government are committed to supporting our world-leading broadcasters and film and television industries. This includes ensuring that public service content is easy to find on…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFilm and Television Production IndustryWe have a number of creative clusters across the UK and I am absolutely committed to ensuring that they continue to grow, because the creative industries have grown at twice the…09 Mar 2023HANSARDGambling-related HarmsThe hon. Lady rightly highlights the impact gambling can have on some vulnerable people. This is the most thorough review of gambling laws since the Gambling Act 2005 was passed,…09 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for what she said, and I look forward to working closely and collaboratively with her on things that matter to our constituents across the country. I…09 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI assure my hon. Friend that the Government remain committed to supporting the horse-racing sector and have committed to review the levy by 2024.09 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think that we have dealt with both those questions today. It is important, when people funded by the BBC make comments, that the BBC considers them. I know that the BBC is…09 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right: this is an opportunity for everybody across all parts of the UK to take part. There will be the Coronation Big Lunch street parties and…09 Mar 2023