Paralympic Games 2016: Terrestrial Television

Debate between Earl of Courtown and Baroness Masham of Ilton
Thursday 7th July 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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My Lords, as I think the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, is aware, no decision has yet been made on the future of Channel 4. Her Majesty’s Government are looking at a broad range of options, including those proposed by the Channel 4 leadership. We want to ensure a strong and secure future for Channel 4.

Baroness Masham of Ilton Portrait Baroness Masham of Ilton (CB)
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My Lords, the Minister will not be aware that I took part in the very first Paralympics in 1960 in Rome. We have come a long way, and Channel 4 should be congratulated on the lead that it is taking.

Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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The noble Baroness is quite right that it should be congratulated on the amount of coverage and the enjoyment that people got from that coverage. I also did a bit of homework, and I gather that she did table tennis and competed in 1960, 1964 and 1968.

Rob Lawrie

Debate between Earl of Courtown and Baroness Masham of Ilton
Tuesday 17th November 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

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Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown (Con)
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My Lords, the noble Lord raises an incredibly important point. I am sure that the thought of all these children who have gone missing is quite appalling to all noble Lords. The noble Lord also refers to the Save the Children proposals. We looked very seriously at them but major international organisations, such as UNHCR, advised caution on relocating unaccompanied children. This is why the Dublin Regulations are so important in relation to the children who have come into Europe. It is important that we register and give identities to these children who find themselves on our shores.

Baroness Masham of Ilton Portrait Baroness Masham of Ilton (CB)
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My Lords, has the child been reunited with her family?

Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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My Lords, as I understand the situation, the child’s father is in Calais. However, I cannot give any more information at the moment, so I will write to the noble Baroness.