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HANSARDDigital Skills: Elderly in Rural AreasI can certainly reassure my hon. Friend on that. We have spent almost £2 billion on bringing superfast broadband to 96%-plus of UK premises and are continuing to deliver in rural…11 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Creative IndustriesI assure the hon. Gentleman that we take on those responsibilities, and he will be pleased to hear that I spend more of my time focused on the creative industries outside London…11 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Creative IndustriesMy hon. Friend makes a very good point indeed. She would be well advised to raise those issues with the Treasury. We are in discussions with the Treasury on those matters, but we…11 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Creative IndustriesI assure the hon. Lady that the Government take intellectual property very seriously indeed, and we will ensure that globally leading protections are in place as we leave the…11 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Creative IndustriesI am very aware of the businesses in the sectors that the hon. Gentleman describes—and not just in his area—and their concerns. We are doing our best to reassure them about access…11 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Creative IndustriesThe effect of leaving the European Union on the UK creative industries will depend on the manner of our departure. We are engaging with businesses up and down the country,…11 Apr 2019HANSARDSub-Committee on DisinformationLife in Parliament is full of surprises at the moment. I must confess that I had a complete misunderstanding about today’s hearing; I thought it was in the main Chamber. When I…04 Apr 2019HANSARDSub-Committee on DisinformationI will convert some of the comments I was going to make into questions, then. My hon. Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe indicated that he might want to know when the…04 Apr 2019HANSARDSub-Committee on DisinformationIs that all right, Mr Gapes?04 Apr 2019HANSARDSub-Committee on DisinformationI see. I am so sorry. You have been very forbearing with me as I completely misinterpreted my role.04 Apr 2019HANSARDSub-Committee on DisinformationYes, please do. I need some direction.04 Apr 2019HANSARDSub-Committee on DisinformationI thought I was making closing remarks. Should I be asking questions?04 Apr 2019HANSARD Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillMy hon. Friend’s important intervention draws our attention to the painstaking work that has been done over the years, particularly in the immediate aftermath of the second world…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillI would like to start by associating myself with the comments, the tributes and the sense of outrage and shock expressed by so many Members of the House and by Mr Speaker…15 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure the hon. Gentleman that we have taken many measures to bring these ticketing companies into better standards. StubHub, GetMeIn and Seatwave have all complied with the…07 Mar 2019HANSARDRural BroadbandThe Government have invested £1.8 billion of public money to ensure that 95% of the country has access to superfast broadband. Broadband UK operates voucher schemes, and the…07 Mar 2019HANSARDRural BroadbandThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that we need to catch up on fibre. The Government have exciting plans and funding to accelerate fibre roll-out, with a £200 million…07 Mar 2019HANSARDRural BroadbandI am indeed aware of that, Mr Speaker, but it is crucial that Governments stick to timetables when delivering an essential utility that is a fundamental part of public need. I…07 Mar 2019HANSARDMobile Phone CoverageOur ambition is to have good mobile coverage where people live, work and travel. I welcome the coverage obligations that Ofcom recently proposed ahead of the 700 MHz and 3.6 GHz…07 Mar 2019HANSARDMobile Phone CoverageThe right hon. Gentleman raises a very important point. We are looking to improve and strengthen the requirements on landowners to allow access to their land for vital…07 Mar 2019