Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Justin Tomlinson Excerpts
Thursday 20th October 2022

(2 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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On that latter point, I can certainly raise the matter with the key Departments involved. Much of this is about sharing good practice; there will be organisations working across several areas around the country, so picking up and sharing good practice is incredibly important.

Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
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Late-night drama, suspense, whodunnit—no, Mr Deputy Speaker, not here, but in cinemas up and down the country. They represent great entertainment, a key part of our social fabric and, for the Whips, an opportunity for people to be somewhere they can turn their phones off. Will the Leader of the House find time to debate the importance of the exclusivity window for new films in this changing entertainment landscape?

Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I thank my hon. Friend for his witty question. I shall certainly raise it with the relevant Department.