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Debate between Lisa Nandy and Bradley Thomas(1 month, 2 weeks ago)
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Lisa Nandy
I thank my hon. Friend for being such an outstanding champion for her constituency. She and I have discussed the great, vibrant, diverse cultural offer and contribution that her community has to make, including the fact that it is the home of Concorde. Through the town of culture, we hope that many towns across the country can up their cultural offer, shout loudly about their achievements, take wings and soar.
Bradley Thomas (Bromsgrove) (Con)
Will the Secretary of State rule out extending the BBC licence fee to streaming services such as Netflix?
Lisa Nandy
We have been very careful not to get drawn into speculation about the future funding arrangements for the BBC, except to say that we have ruled out a levy on streamers, and we have also ruled out direct taxation going to fund the BBC because of the need for the BBC to retain its independence. But I look forward to debating this issue with the hon. Member and for the whole House to come together to ensure that we get this right through the charter process.