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HANSARDMulti-sport Grassroots FacilitiesThe Government have committed over £325 million to multi-sport grassroots sites across the whole of the UK. This is part of our mission to ensure that every community has the…22 Feb 2024HANSARDMulti-sport Grassroots FacilitiesMy right hon. Friend is a huge champion for his area and for the north in general. He is absolutely right that sport, drama, creativity—all those things—level up an area. I am…22 Feb 2024HANSARDAI: Creative IndustriesI would just point out that the Labour party has said absolutely nothing in relation to what it would do, so to stand up here and say that we have no plan is absolutely…22 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recognise the importance of touring to many of our fantastic industries. We have bilateral agreements with many other countries to ensure that touring can take place, but I will…22 Feb 2024HANSARDMulti-sport Grassroots FacilitiesOur strategy is helping sport across the board, but I recognise in particular the importance of getting young people involved in sport. We have invested around £1 billion in sport…22 Feb 2024HANSARDAI: Creative IndustriesI recognise the point that the hon. Member makes in relation to the importance of protecting creative rights—the creative ingenuity that is such an important part of both our…22 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI wish Labour Members would actually read our White Paper on AI, because in that paper we recognise the importance of this issue and the importance of protecting the creative…22 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am very proud that we have a free press, and I think it is really important that we repeal section 40 to ensure there is not a chilling effect on our reporting. Of course, since…22 Feb 2024HANSARDSports Grounds Safety Authority Licence FeeI wish to inform the House that the Government have taken the decision to reform the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) licence fee structure. The SGSA is the regulator for…05 Feb 2024HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: Pre-emptive Action OrderOn 26 January, I issued a public interest intervention notice (PIIN) in relation to the anticipated acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group Ltd (TMG) by RB Investco Ltd. This is…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: Public Interest Intervention NoticeI would like to make a statement on my decision to intervene in the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Ltd by RB Investco Ltd. My Department has written to…29 Jan 2024HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: Public Interest Intervention NoticeMy Department has today written to solicitors acting for the Barclay family and RedBird IMI, the current and proposed new owners of Telegraph Media Group, to inform them that I am…24 Jan 2024HANSARDBBC Royal Charter: Mid-term ReviewThe BBC is a unique cultural institution which has provided the model for public service broadcasting across the world. It has been informing, educating and entertaining millions…22 Jan 2024HANSARDCreative Industries: Tax ReliefWe have indeed introduced many tax reliefs, and since we came to office I have instigated and backed the introduction of tax reliefs and other support for the sector. Independent…11 Jan 2024HANSARDCreative Industries: Tax ReliefLet me begin by welcoming the Minister back to her place. Since 2012, the Conservative Government have introduced tax reliefs for the creative industries year on year. That is one…11 Jan 2024HANSARDFilm and Television IndustryWe have seen significant growth in the film and TV industries. The support that we have taken includes reforms to audiovisual tax reliefs, uplifts for animation and children’s TV,…11 Jan 2024HANSARDCreative Industries: Tax ReliefI assure the hon. Lady that I have regular discussions with the Treasury and the industry about how we can continue to support this vital sector. We are not falling behind. We are…11 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful for the hon. Lady’s question, because this is something I feel very passionately about. I am very proud that we are investing £500 million in our national youth…11 Jan 2024HANSARDAccess to Sport: Women and GirlsI recognise Rachel’s success as the top scorer in the women’s super league last year. We support sport at every level. Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign, funded by the…11 Jan 2024HANSARDAccess to Sport: Women and GirlsWomen and girls should have exactly the same access to sport as boys and men. That is why we supported the recommendations in Karen Carney’s excellent report. It is why we are…11 Jan 2024