"My Lords, the creative foundations fund, while welcome, will not address the stark capital crisis identified by the noble Baroness, Lady Hodge. Where is the longer-term strategic approach, and what can the Minister say in response to the sector, which has called last week’s Budget a missed opportunity, ignoring calls …..." Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie - View Speech
"My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I draw the House’s attention to my relevant interests, particularly as a board member of Creative Scotland and a former board member and current sub-committee member of the British Library...." Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government, in the light of the reported repair requirements of the Royal Opera House, what support they intend to provide to nationally significant cultural institutions facing substantial capital maintenance costs...." Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie - View Speech
"My Lords, one of the Labour Government’s flagship policies to support the economy in Scotland was the establishment of GB Energy, to be headquartered in Aberdeen. What does the Minister make of the reports in today’s Times newspaper that only half of GB Energy’s executives have moved to Scotland?..." Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie - View Speech
"My Lords, I am delighted that the Bill has reached this stage and I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Antrobus, for stepping in magnificently at the last minute. Personally, I am disappointed that the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is not within the Armed Forces covenant, but I thank the …..." Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie - View Speech
"My Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble and gallant Lord. I rise to support my noble friends and speak in opposition to Clause 38 standing part of the Bill.
"My Lords, to address the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Empey, we are going to come on to the issue of protections for employees in the next group.
"Yes, and the self-employed. That is because they do not have to ask for time off or negotiate with their bosses for training days. I would argue that not only does such uncertainty put people off being in and remaining in the reserves but it leads to the number of …..." Baroness Fraser of Craigmaddie - View Speech
"My Lords, I do not propose to repeat what we said in an earlier debate in Committee, but I thank my noble friend Lord De Mauley for these amendments. I want to focus on Amendment 48 and the importance of volunteering.