Oral Answers to Questions

Kevin Brennan Excerpts

Thursday 18th April 2024 Commons Chamber

[Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab)]

Would Ministers be equally keen to prevent organisations, such as political parties, using images of His Majesty the King in their propaganda?

[Stuart Andrew]

I do not know how to answer that question, if I am honest! [Laughter.] Our party has always been proud to use the Union Jack, because we are a proud Unionist party, and we will always be proud to support the royal family.

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[Julia Lopez]

It sounds like a superb party and I shall certainly send the invitation to Lord Parkinson, who is the ministerial lead on these issues.

[Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab)]

At the most recent British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, I asked the Irish Tourism Minister about their ticketing policy and its success, and they said it was very much a success. So may I suggest that rather than dismiss Labour’s proposals, the Government should look at the evidence from the Irish Government, rather than listening to outlaw companies such as Viagogo?

[Julia Lopez]

I spoke to officials this week about the Irish example and they were concerned that it had led to an increase in fraudulent activity. However, we will obviously keep this under review.