Performing Arts: English National Opera Debate

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Department: Department for International Trade

Performing Arts: English National Opera

Jonathan Lord Excerpts
Monday 5th December 2022

(1 year, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Neill Portrait Sir Robert Neill
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I will take the remaining interventions, then close quickly to give the Minister time to respond.

Jonathan Lord Portrait Mr Jonathan Lord (Woking) (Con)
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I commend my hon. Friend for his excellent arguments and all other hon. Members who are supporting them. As MP for Woking, I have had quite a big postbag on this issue from not just opera-loving constituents, who are disgusted by the decision, but first-class musicians and singers who will effectively lose their job. I, too, appeal to the Minister to ensure that the decision is withdrawn.

Robert Neill Portrait Sir Robert Neill
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I am massively grateful to my hon. Friend.