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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2021
BBC: Government Support

"My Lords, I also declare the fact that I worked for the BBC. In fact, I think I may have been rejected for the BBC traineeship scheme in the same year as the noble Lord, Lord Londesborough, but I went on to have a very good and enjoyable career there. …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 24 Nov 2021
Ofcom: Appointment of Chair

"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the criteria for the appointment of the next Chair of Ofcom; and what has been the impact of the withdrawal of Paul Dacre on the progress with that recruitment...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 24 Nov 2021
Ofcom: Appointment of Chair

"I thank the noble Lord for his Answer and say how pleased we are on these Benches that so many Conservative Ministers are celebrating the creative industries this week. Does the Minister agree that my Question would not have had to be asked if the Prime Minister had heeded warnings, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 16 Nov 2021
Channel 4: Consultation

"To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many responses they received to their consultation on A potential change of ownership of Channel 4 Television Corporation, which closed on 14 September...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 04 Nov 2021
Creative Sector

"My Lords, I add my thanks to my noble friend Lady Featherstone. Many superlatives have been sprinkled on her speech; I add “passionate”. I have also heard passion from around the House on this incredibly important topic. I also welcome the fine maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Spencer. …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 26 Oct 2021
Ofcom: Appointment of Chair

"My Lords, I welcome the Minister to his role, this being my first opportunity to do so, although he may not welcome my question. In a recent speech, the noble Lord, Lord Puttnam, who will be much missed in this Chamber, said that

“when the Prime Minister actively—and repeatedly—intervenes to …..."
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Written Question
Local Government
Wednesday 21st July 2021

Asked by: Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

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

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many meetings the (1) Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and (2) Minister of State for Digital and Culture, have had with representatives from the Local Government Association or local Council representatives, since March 2020.

Answered by Baroness Barran - Shadow Minister (Education)

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport met with the Local Government Association this month.

In addition, the Minister of State for Digital and Culture and the Local Government Association were among the attendees for a Museums Working Group in June.

The full list of Ministerial meetings are published on gov.uk on a quarterly basis.



Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 01 Jul 2021
Channel 4: Funding and Governance

"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the future (1) funding, and (2) governance, of Channel 4...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 01 Jul 2021
Channel 4: Funding and Governance

"Does the Minister accept that for the sale of Channel 4 to bring in the amount of money that the Government are talking about, the remit will have to change? At the very least it would have to be watered down, with disastrous consequences for our public service broadcasting sector …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 24 Jun 2021
BBC: Freedom of Information Legislation

"My Lords, I think the Minister agrees that FoI exemptions are afforded to the BBC and other PSBs so that they can correctly maintain editorial control. Does she also agree that nothing should be done that might prejudice journalistic integrity, and that BBC journalists should have exactly the same protection …..."
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