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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" The chair of the BBC has a responsibility to ensure the independence of the corporation and to uphold its values, so what was it about the CV of a multimillionaire Conservative party donor and close associate of the Chancellor, Richard Sharp, that first attracted the Government to appoint him …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Mar 2021
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

"Let me join other Members in marking today as International Women’s Day. It is certainly a day for us to reflect on the contribution of women, and on how we ensure that everyone is able to make their fullest possible contribution and how we advance the cause of equality. It …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Dec 2020
Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and Accessibility

"Mr Deputy Speaker, allow me to begin by offering my own congratulations to the right hon. Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) on securing this debate. She makes an important point when she says that we should be treating broadband and connectivity as being every bit as important as any other …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Nov 2020
Telecommunications (Security) Bill

"It is a pleasure to speak in this Second Reading debate and to follow the Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee, the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Dr Lewis), who has given us some very important historical context to how we have arrived at the point we …..."
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Written Question
Arts: EU Nationals
Thursday 5th November 2020

Asked by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

What discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on ensuring that there are no barriers to creative professionals from the EU working in the UK after the transition period.

Answered by Caroline Dinenage

We recognise the importance of access to talent for creative and cultural sectors and regularly engage with industry representatives on changes which affect creative professionals from the EU working in the UK after the transition period.

We will ensure our economy is ready to attract the best and brightest from around the world as we introduce our new points-based immigration system from 1 January 2021.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Support for UK Industries

"This is a timely debate that has not just highlighted the concerns of those who have put their names to these petitions but will have widespread resonance far beyond them. We have heard many excellent contributions this afternoon, with concerns raised covering a wide spectrum of sectors, including arts, tourism, …..."
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