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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to.18 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI certainly join the hon. Gentleman in congratulating his constituents. He is absolutely right, and the online harms Bill and the regulatory framework that will accompany it will…18 Nov 2021HANSARDFilm and TV Production Restart Scheme Contingent LiabilitiesIt is normal practice when a Government Department proposes to undertake a contingent liability in excess of £300,000 or for which there is no statutory authority, for the…17 Nov 2021HANSARDNational Artificial Intelligence StrategyI am pleased to lay before the House the UK’s first national artificial intelligence strategy, which represents a step change in the Government approach to this transformative…22 Sept 2021HANSARDFootball GovernanceI absolutely will. Fans are the lifeblood of football and sport. The review is considering the issue of club ownership in light of the submissions and evidence from supporters…16 Sept 2021HANSARDFootball GovernanceThe review is a root-and-branch examination of football in this country and looks at the financial sustainability of the football pyramid as well as governance, regulations,…16 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Live Events SectorI assure my hon. Friend that I will be working closely with the Chancellor to discuss the support required for the live events sector. The 5% rate on VAT for event tickets has…16 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Live Events SectorIn July, we removed all restrictions, enabling audiences to return to live events. In August, the Government announced a live events reinsurance scheme worth £750 million, which…16 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Live Events SectorAt this stage in my appointment, I am afraid I cannot give the hon. Gentleman an exact figure for the take-up, but I will write to him.16 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the hon. Member for Ochil and South Perthshire (John Nicolson) for his warm and kind words of welcome. Of course, we all stand with the women of…16 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI want to start by saying how delighted I am to have been appointed Secretary of State at DCMS. This is one of the most important Departments in Government, economically, socially…16 Sept 2021HANSARDFootball GovernanceI obviously do not want to predict the findings of the final report or predetermine the outcome, but, as the hon. Gentleman says, the interim report is available on the Government…16 Sept 2021HANSARDFootball GovernanceThank you, Mr Speaker, for that very warm welcome. Football is central to our national life, which is why my predecessor announced this root-and-branch review of the game led by…16 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am afraid that I am going to have to write to the hon. Lady, being new to the job as I am. I will do that immediately.16 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Mr Hollobone. I thank all Members who have taken the time to attend the debate, in particular the hon.…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekAbsolutely. The office will look at all pregnancies, and the negative contributing factors. I believe that one in four women—black and white women—who present in labour are obese.…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekNo.14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekAbsolutely—across black, Asian and mixed ethnic minority groups as well. The point has been made today that black women do not feel listened to. We hear stories of complaints…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekI will just finish the point on the office of disparities, because it is quite important. It is a huge step to establish an office that will actually deal with this particular…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekI have intervened, Mr Hollobone, because I think we have time. I probably should have also mentioned the Maternity Inequalities Oversight Forum, which is due to meet again next…14 Sept 2021