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Andrew Selous Excerpts
Thursday 6th January 2022

(2 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julia Lopez Portrait Julia Lopez
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I know that the right hon. Lady is passionate about this issue, which is something we are actively looking at, as I mentioned earlier. Those ratings are already voluntarily taken on by the likes of Netflix and others, but we are looking at what more could be done.

Andrew Selous Portrait Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire) (Con)
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If there is evidence that officials in the Department have inadvertently advised the Secretary of State on the application of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the HMRC film production company manual, would this be of concern to her, and would she agree to meet me and my constituent about this matter?

Nadine Dorries Portrait Ms Dorries
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I have met my hon. Friend in my office and we have discussed at length the situation regarding transport between film venues. It seems to fall into a difficult area. I have written to the Secretary of State for Transport and am awaiting his response. When I have had his response, I will revert to my hon. Friend further.