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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend about the need for speed. As he will know, the shared rural network will see the Government and industry jointly investing over £1 billion…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Culture and Entertainment IndustriesThe Government’s road map provides a step-by-step plan to safely reopen culture, entertainment and sport. This includes an events research programme, which will consider how…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Culture and Entertainment IndustriesYes, my hon. Friend is absolutely right. Of course all of us in the House know how important sport is for young people’s physical and mental health. That is why all outdoor sports…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCulture Recovery FundI completely agree. The Government have been here for culture throughout the pandemic, and as we emerge from it, I know that the public will want to be there, too. As our cultural…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Culture and Entertainment IndustriesI share my hon. Friend’s regret that Southend carnival is not going ahead. The Government will of course give as much notice as we can, and we have already set out a clear plan…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. The UK Government have provided over £100 million to deliver broadband in Scotland and it really is deeply disappointing to see that the…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my hon. Friend will know, we are on a national mission to transform our digital infrastructure, spanning the length and breadth of the UK, and our plans to invest £5 billion in…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I begin by welcoming the hon. Lady back to her rightful place in the Chamber? She is absolutely right to highlight the issue of online abuse of women. That is why our internet…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think that an excellent choice has been made in the choice of the new chair of the BBC. He is a person with considerable financial and commercial experience who is deeply…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question; I know of his passionate concern about this. The Government have introduced a range of targeted measures to support hospitality and…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCulture Recovery FundOver £1 billion from the culture recovery fund has been allocated, including £800 million supporting almost 4,000 organisations and sites across the whole of England. More than…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI really wish that Members in this House would take a more temperate approach towards this. The hon. Lady knows full well that the most serious violent and sexual offences,…18 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThis Budget represents a turning point in our fight against coronavirus. It is almost a year to the day since the Prime Minister, in a televised address to the nation, took one of…08 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI of course agree with my hon. Friend. Indeed, I very much look forward to visiting Cornwall again myself. I spent many happy childhood summers on Crantock beach and have taken my…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEU Travel: Performing ArtistsI share the hon. Lady’s passion for the creative industries. That is why we have put the support in, including in her own constituency. For example, the World Heart Beat Music…04 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I begin by welcoming the hon. Gentleman to his place and, on behalf of the whole Conservative party, wishing the hon. Member for Cardiff Central (Jo Stevens) a swift recovery?…04 Feb 2021HANSARDEU Travel: Performing ArtistsThe UK’s creative industries are the finest in the world, and this Government are, of course, determined to support them. I deeply regret that the EU rejected our proposals, which…04 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes a very important point, and that is something that I have raised with social media companies. I know that many people are concerned that the moderators are…04 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI reassure the hon. Lady that I remain firmly committed to the fan-led review, and events such as the meetings to discuss racism that I mentioned will help to frame it. Certainly,…04 Feb 2021HANSARDEU Travel: Performing ArtistsFirst, I would like to reassure touring musicians and all those in the creative industry. I know how important the opportunity to tour is for them; it is something I discussed…04 Feb 2021