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HANSARDRussian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureMy Lords, further to what the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, said about infrastructure, Russia is a signatory to the 1954 convention on the protection of culture in time of war, and its…08 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Museums and GalleriesTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to retain universal free entry to the UK’s national museums and galleries.27 Apr 2026HANSARDNational Museums and GalleriesMy Lords, it is disappointing that the Government are even considering this. They do not seem to realise what a precious, globally recognised brand universal free entry is. Apart…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I support the more focused amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, on the agent of change that deal only with the noise issue, primarily as it might…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I rise to support the amendments proposed by the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering, under Motion G1: Amendments 94B and 94C, on the agent of change. I do so…23 Apr 2026HANSARDElectricity: Domestic PricingMy Lords, it is good news that the Government have enabled standing charges to be reduced, but should standing charges not be got rid of completely? They are basically daylight…21 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to my amendments in this group, concerned with cultural assets of community value—the same amendments I tabled in Committee. I am grateful for the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Freyberg, on a brilliant opening speech. I believe in two things with regard to school education. First, education is a good in…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on introducing their Amendment 2, adding culture to the list of areas of competence, and say at the outset that I have no intention of…24 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, in this group I have Amendment 186, which would allow a separate cultural ecosystem plan to be put in place to sit beside the local growth plan. I was very heartened by…24 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Domestic Visitor LevyMy Lords, I welcome this levy, which should be used to help support what visitors come to see—namely, arts and cultural attractions. Do the Government recognise that reintroducing…16 Mar 2026HANSARDIran and the Middle EastMy Lords, obviously the first duty is the protection of citizens, but what steps are the Government taking to help protect cultural property in Iran and the wider region? Iran,…09 Mar 2026HANSARDClass Inequality in the ArtsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the University of Manchester report Class Ceiling , published in January; and what steps they are taking to…05 Mar 2026HANSARDClass Inequality in the ArtsMy Lords, my takeaway from a report that makes many crucial points is how much the starving of arts funding over many years has contributed to the neglect of a particular part of…05 Mar 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI apologise for the noble Baroness, Lady Freeman, who is unable to be here today.05 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillIs the department still looking for feedback on this? It may not be complete yet, so I thought I should ask that question.05 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Streaming and Cinema SectorMy Lords, with regard to the original Question, decisions such as this have the potential to significantly affect our creative workforce in this area, particularly the freelance…02 Mar 2026HANSARDResetting the UK-EU Relationship (European Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, the title of the report is Unfinished Business , and the quicker we finish the business and properly cement our relationship with the EU, the better. It is becoming…26 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I have a number of amendments in this group relating to assets of cultural value and I am grateful for the support of my noble friend Lord Freyberg. Between them, the…11 Feb 2026HANSARDLocal Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2026My Lords, I am very pleased that the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, has called this debate, which is so important for the arts. He has summarised the arguments extremely well. I…10 Feb 2026