Historic Cathedrals
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts(8 years, 2 months ago)
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Lord Ashton of Hyde
I agree with the noble Lord. When I visited Hereford a couple of weeks ago, I went to see the stonemasons’ workshop, which was taking on apprentices who were doing exactly that. It was a very good thing.
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)
My Lords, I, too, welcome support of any kind from the Government for English cathedrals of any denomination. But, given recent threats from down the other end of this building, what is the Minister going to do to ensure the preservation of other great national treasures such as the noble Lord, Lord Cormack?
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Brexit: Audio-visual Services
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts(8 years, 5 months ago)
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Lord Ashton of Hyde
I am not aware of that, but I am sure that it would be a very good thing.
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)
Has not the Minister noticed that, week after week, we have had question after question and report after report from our excellent committees showing that sector after sector is going to be really harmed by our withdrawal from the European Union—which he describes as a “challenge”? Is not it about time that the Government came to their senses and took the advice and indications from Mr Barnier and many others that an opportunity is there for us to think again and stay within the European Union?
Lord Ashton of Hyde
I do not agree with that. The Government are carrying out the will of the British people and will continue to negotiate on behalf of the country to get the best deal that it can on leaving the EU.