"Further to that answer, I greatly welcome the proposal for the new school Olympics to improve competition between schools, but does the Minister recognise that for that to be successful it is important that schools receive a wide range of support, which was previously provided by the school sports partnership? …..." Lord Foster of Bath - View Speech
"We have already heard that changes to the national lottery have meant more money for the arts, but does the Secretary of State agree that we could go even further, were we to change the taxation regime for the national lottery to a gross profits tax regime? That would bring …..." Lord Foster of Bath - View Speech
"2. What recent representations he has received on arrangements for the performance of live music in small venues...." Lord Foster of Bath - View Speech
"I congratulate the Minister and all the Front-Bench team on their appointments. Let me say how delighted I am that the Minister has confirmed that this Government are pressing ahead to improve the position for live music performance in this country, and particularly in small venues. However, I hope that …..." Lord Foster of Bath - View Speech