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Monday 20th October
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Lords -
Oral questions - Main Chamber
Fees for for musical instrument certificates on touring orchestras and musicians, as proposed in the open consultation on reforming domestic CITES implementation in UK
MP: Baroness KeeleySpeech in Lords Chamber - Fri 12 Sep 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
"My Lords, I declare an interest: my brother is a consultant in palliative care. Today, I want to speak in defence of palliative care and hospice support for people with terminal illnesses. It is deeply troubling that this Bill and the debate surrounding it, certainly before today, have given so …..." Baroness Keeley - View Speech
"My Lords, before the EU-UK summit in May, I raised the issue of withholding tax which impacts our orchestras when they tour in Germany, Spain and Italy. In Germany, withholding tax is reclaimable, but it can take two years to be refunded. One orchestra has £200,000 outstanding and will shortly …..." Baroness Keeley - View Speech