"To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to ensure Gaelic broadcasting will be given the same certainty and sufficiency of funding as Welsh broadcasting under the next BBC Royal Charter...." Baroness MacLeod of Camusdarach - View Speech
"I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and I declare an interest as a member of the development board of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, a Gaelic college on the island of Skye...." Baroness MacLeod of Camusdarach - View Speech
"I am grateful for the Minister’s reply. It certainly is a step forward. Gaelic is one of the UK’s indigenous languages, and it is much older than English. It is fighting for its life, although the number of Gaelic speakers is increasing, and Gaelic broadcasting is pivotal in that role. …..." Baroness MacLeod of Camusdarach - View Speech
"My noble friend Lord Brennan has consistently championed live music, and we are grateful for that. As we have heard, he is an accomplished musician himself, so he does his bit to enrich our lives within and outwith the Chamber.
"My Lords, it is truly humbling to hear from so many noble Lords today with such expertise. As many have said, there is much to commend in this legislation. Any measure that strengthens the financial services in this country is welcome. As was laid out in the Leeds reforms last …..." Baroness MacLeod of Camusdarach - View Speech
"My Lords, this matters economically and culturally. Scotland and the wider UK have an internationally respected music sector, but that reputation depends on the development pipeline. If the artist cannot tour, cannot earn and cannot reach audiences beyond their immediate locality, the sector will lose future headliners, future exports and …..." Baroness MacLeod of Camusdarach - View Speech
"My Lords and Ladies—I reckon that, if my noble friends Lady Linforth, Lady Hunter and Lady O’Grady can talk about Lords and Ladies, I can do so too—it is a great privilege to make my maiden speech on International Women’s Day, to stand among so many women who have championed …..." Baroness MacLeod of Camusdarach - View Speech