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HANSARDTopical QuestionsNightclubs actually fall within the responsibility of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, but I am very happy to answer the question. The key thing is to…01 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I have said previously, we are making very good progress towards 19 July. Given that the evidence is suggesting that despite rising infections, we are breaking the linkage to…01 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI very much understand the industry’s desire for insurance, and I have engaged with it. I have said all along that, as with film and TV insurance, the first step is to get all the…01 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI share my hon. Friend’s pride in the Union flag, because it unites us as a nation and a people. As he well knows, the Union flag is the national flag of the United Kingdom, and…01 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have announced ambitious proposals for broadcasting reform, including the equalisation of regulation of video on demand services, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, prominence…01 Jul 2021HANSARDCultural and Sporting Sectors: Covid-19As my hon. Friend rightly says, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has said, we are making very good progress towards 19 July. We are…01 Jul 2021HANSARDCultural and Sporting Sectors: Covid-19We have provided unprecedented support for arts and sports and have only just opened up applications for the latest round of the £2 billion culture recovery fund. That will focus…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEvents Research Programme: Compensation for Event OrganisersI am tabling this statement for the benefit of all members of this House to bring to their attention the departmental minute issued today that provides the House with notice of a…28 Jun 2021HANSARDEvents Research ProgrammeOn 25 June, the Government published a report on the first phase of its groundbreaking and science-led events research programme (ERP) which is furthering our understanding of how…28 Jun 2021HANSARDNews UK Undertakings: Application for Release in FullOn 1 February 2021, News UK submitted an application to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport requesting that I release in full the undertakings that were accepted…24 Jun 2021HANSARDBroadcasting PolicyToday, we are announcing our intention to publish a Broadcasting White Paper in the autumn. In order to inform the White Paper, we will consult on the future of Channel 4 and on…23 Jun 2021HANSARDCancellation Compensation for Event Organisers in Phase Two of the Events Research ProgrammeThis statement is being tabled for the benefit of all Members of this House to bring to their attention the departmental minute issued today that provides the House with an update…17 Jun 2021HANSARDEvents Research Programme: Contingent Liabilities in relation to Cancellation Compensation for EventI am tabling this statement for the benefit of all Members of this House to bring to their attention the departmental minute issued today that provides the House with notice of a…26 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe short answer is yes, of course I will look at the outcome of the inquiry that I have commissioned. I have specifically asked my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and…20 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes. I completely share the hon. Lady’s frustration that this is not happening. I have discussed it with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and…20 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI share the frustration of many Members of this House that we have not been able to permit more people to participate in amateur choirs. I can tell the House and reassure Members…20 May 2021HANSARDFootball Governance: Fan-led ReviewFootball is nothing without fans, so it has been a joy to see them back cheering on their teams this week, and we stand unequivocally on the side of fans. Our manifesto committed…20 May 2021HANSARDEvents Research Programme: Liverpool PilotsYes, I am very happy to give the hon. Lady that assurance. This programme has been world-leading. I do not think that any other country in the world has done quite such extensive…20 May 2021HANSARDEvents Research Programme: Liverpool PilotsMy top priority has been getting back to the things that we love. We have now moved to step 3, but I know that it is essential that we return to events without social distancing…20 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsEarlier this week, I joined millions of people up and down the country in sharing the joy of seeing great sporting, cultural and tourism venues open again. I was delighted to…20 May 2021