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HANSARD Media BillThe hon. Gentleman is very knowledgeable on this point, and I am always grateful for his interventions. I am proud that, together with the Minister of State, my right hon. Friend…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Media BillI will make a little progress. The Bill will provide greater protections for children and vulnerable audiences through a proportionate new on-demand video code, to be drafted and…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Media BillI was pleased to visit my hon. Friend’s constituency and to take part in a session on his local radio station. As he knows, the BBC is operationally and editorially independent…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Media BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this important point, because we want to ensure that everybody has access to television. That is why I made those comments in my…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Media BillI was pleased to meet my right hon. Friend to discuss these important points, and I am very proud that this Bill will ensure greater access so that those with impairments can…21 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I first welcome the new Secretary of State to her place— [ Interruption. ] I mean the shadow Secretary of State. I also welcome all the new Ministers: it is a pleasure to work…16 Nov 2023HANSARDCommercial Radio and TelevisionThe measures in the Media Bill will protect the position of radio in relation to voice-activated smart speakers, ensuring that listeners can find their favourite radio stations on…16 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI did not catch all of the hon. Gentleman’s question, but I think he asked about broadcasting rights and Scottish teams. He needs to understand, because he raises this question…16 Nov 2023HANSARDJournalists in Conflict ZonesI am happy to speak to my colleagues in Government to understand how we can further support journalists. We have led a great deal of action recently and over a number of years to…16 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is an excellent deal. Of course, we would like to replicate it if that is possible.16 Nov 2023HANSARDCommercial Radio and TelevisionI note that my hon. Friend has in the past been a big star on the airwaves himself. Last week, the Government introduced the Media Bill into Parliament. The Bill will ensure that…16 Nov 2023HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorThe Government remain committed to putting fans at the heart of football and to ensuring that the game has a sustainable financial future. The football governance Bill was…16 Nov 2023HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorI have regular discussions with the FA—indeed, I met its chair yesterday. At the moment, the regulator will cover the men’s game, but I also met Karen Carney a week or so ago. Her…16 Nov 2023HANSARDJournalists in Conflict ZonesJournalists in conflict zones are putting their lives on the line to enable us to benefit from their accurate reporting. My thoughts are with all of them, and with the families…16 Nov 2023HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorWe want to ensure that we get the regulator right. It is essential that we protect fans and bring forward the legislation that the Labour party failed to bring forward. The…16 Nov 2023HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorI understand the hon. Member’s concerns: Bury has suffered in the past, as have many other clubs across the country. That is why we are bringing in a regulator. I have had a…16 Nov 2023HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorI understand my hon. Friend’s concerns. It is really important that football comes to a deal in relation to distributions. I support him in encouraging the football associations…16 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI invite the hon. Member to read a speech I gave on youth, which is a massive priority of mine. We are funding significantly through DCMS and through the National Citizen Service…16 Nov 2023HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorWe are taking absolutely those measures: we are putting in place a shadow regulator, and we have advertised for the appointment of the regulator’s chief operating officer. We want…16 Nov 2023HANSARDSafety of JournalistsI am pleased to inform the House that HM Government have published an update to the UK’s national action plan for the safety of journalists. The original plan was published in…08 Nov 2023