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Thursday 13th September 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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At the risk of repeating myself—I will take up the noble Lord’s point about the UK arts and entertainment committee—we are looking for a way around what is creating problems for these artists. We are in no way trying to restrict their entry; we absolutely welcome them.

Lord Geddes Portrait Lord Geddes (Con)
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My Lords, what instructions, if any, are given to our embassies and consulates abroad regarding the issuing of visas to these artists?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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What I can do for my noble friend is check up on the advice that is given, but I am sure we are looking around this issue. I am sure that the advice is clear: we do not want artists who enrich our lives and our society to be impeded in any way.

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