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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, it may assist the House if I say a word about the further stages today of the Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) Bill. We are about to move the Motion…19 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillAs I said, I am very happy to be part of further discussions.13 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, the Government welcome international students, who make a valuable contribution to the UK economically and culturally. They bring greater diversity to university and…13 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade Bill13 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Stevenson, for this amendment, and for his scrutiny of the devolution provisions in the Bill throughout its passage. I also thank the noble…13 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I rise as batsman No. 3 today. This group covers Amendments 27, 28, 29, 30 and 36 to 58. I will speak to Government Amendments 27, 29, 30 and 36 to 58 which are minor,…13 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillI listened carefully to what the noble Lord said. He referred to the point I made about making sense, and legislative efficiency after consultation with the devolved…13 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingOf course it depends on which jobs they are seeking, but yes, I certainly fully endorse learning languages, and I am sure that all educationalists agree.11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityMy Lords, the Government recognise the need for our cultural and creative industries to reflect the diversity of modern society. We are committed to ensuring that children enjoy a…11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityThe noble Baroness is right to raise the importance of young people engaging in the arts. She raised the subject of the creative careers programme. This is a major programme and…11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityThe noble Baroness makes an important point about careers; it seems to be a theme. The Government launched the Careers & Enterprise Company, which was established in 2014, to help…11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityI hope my own memory serves me right, but music goes further than that. The noble Lord makes some very good points, because music impacts beneficially on mental health, where…11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityMy noble friend will know that I do not agree with what he said about the baccalaureate. Having said that, he will know, because it was announced by my noble friend Lord Agnew,…11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityI will certainly take that message back to Ofsted. I think I mentioned that Ofsted is, subject to consultation, taking a much more serious view on arts being taught in schools.…11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityMuch of the money channelled to this area comes through Arts Council England, which has supported a number of programmes aiming to address barriers to access, including the…11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityThis has certainly cropped up before; my noble friend often mentions one in particular. That is certainly noted.11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityI am not sure I shall answer that. I am not sure know how applicable it is to the particular subject matter.11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingMy Lords, if the UK secures a deal with the EU, we will continue to have access to Erasmus+ and the European Research Council. This is of benefit to both. Without a deal, the…11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingI will try to give some reassurance. In all scenarios, the UK will remain fully open to scientists, researchers and students from across the EU and beyond. The Government have…11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingFirst, I can understand the anxieties that people at all universities will feel, whether they are students or staff. However, as the noble Lord will know, it is the Government’s…11 Mar 2019