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HANSARDE-scootersMy Lords, I first became aware of the extensive use of e-scooters a couple of years ago, when I saw smartly dressed young men and women whizzing around the centre of Vienna,…26 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Fullbrook, on her maiden speech. It is no surprise that there was no mention of the arts and creative industries in the…18 May 2021HANSARDMusic Festivals: Covid-19-related CancellationsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce a government-backed insurance scheme to provide cover for music festivals this summer against COVID-related…27 Apr 2021HANSARDMusic Festivals: Covid-19-related CancellationsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that providing Covid insurance would help various groups of people—the creative sector, of course, and local communities, but, perhaps most…27 Apr 2021HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: Local GrowthMy Lords, if developing skills across the country is to be part of the levelling-up agenda, will the Minister recognise the importance of design, which gets no mention at all in…26 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryMy Lords, I will focus my remarks on the creative industries, particularly music, but with some detours along the way. I am grateful to UK Music and the Incorporated Society of…20 Apr 2021HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMy Lords, I was a little taken aback by the reaction to my comments at Second Reading, both from this House and from outside. I seem to have unwittingly struck a nerve. The…16 Apr 2021HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMy Lords, I certainly support this Bill, encouraging as it does a reduction in costs—but it would be better to get rid of school uniforms. They are an outmoded idea and,…19 Mar 2021HANSARDUK-EU TradeMy Lords, the Minister will be aware of the huge problems in relation to work in Europe confronting our valuable music sector. Jobs have already been lost and tours cancelled as a…18 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I too congratulate noble Lords on their maiden speeches. The arts and creative industries are worth over £116 billion a year and second only to financial services in…12 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsMy Lords, the Minister mentioned work permits, but work permits and visas are two very different things. As the noble Lord, Lord Wood, said, the performing arts are as one in…11 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, following on from that question, the need for vaccination passports to travel abroad, discussed earlier, now looks very likely, including, of course, to the EU, which…04 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation Return and Awarding Qualifications in 2021My Lords, thinking ahead, will the Government begin a wider consultation to ensure that 2022 GCSEs and A-levels will be fair and that there will be plenty of time to prepare for…01 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation: Supply TeachersMy Lords, the noble Baroness will be aware of what Matt Hancock said yesterday about vaccinating teachers. If the Government reconsider, will they ensure that supply teachers are…22 Feb 2021HANSARDMusic Sector: Working in EuropeMy Lords, does the Minister find it acceptable that artists from countries across the globe, such as Colombia and the United Arab Emirates, have through the standard visa waiver…03 Feb 2021HANSARDMusic Sector: Working in EuropeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take to support the music sector with (1) touring, and (2) other work, in Europe.03 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Night-time EconomyMy Lords, live events are a significant aspect of the night-time economy. The need for a Government-backed insurance scheme to protect organisations against the cancellation of…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHeritage Organisations: Coal SuppliesMy Lords, I declare an interest as a vice-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Craft. Craft industries have long prided themselves on their commitment to a green…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union: Visa-free Touring for MusiciansMy Lords, at the very least, we urgently need a 90-day supplementary agreement, which will cover most touring. Will the Government acknowledge that mode 4 should not be explored…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCircular Economy and Elimination of WasteMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the order of change that the circular economy will effect on society must equally mean significant change in education, particularly in…18 Jan 2021