Touring: Impact of EU Exit

Lord Brennan of Canton Excerpts

Tuesday 1st September 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

I would like to start by thanking the noble Lord for his considerable efforts in making sure that the Bayeux Tapestry is in the British Museum for the next few months. It is a really good example of how, by working closely with European partners—in this case, our colleagues in France—we have been able to facilitate an historic exhibition. We are hoping that as many people as possible will be able to see it, particularly children and young people. This is a really important moment for this country and our relationship with France.

[Lord Brennan of Canton (Lab)]

My Lords, as a member of the European Affairs Committee, I went on a cultural exchange coalition delegation, with the noble Baroness, Lady Bull. I also played in a band with the new Prime Minister. Has she had a chance to talk to the new Prime Minister about making this a higher priority? I welcome the report because, as the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, says, it is action that we need now, and that has been lacking so far. Can the Minister give the House the guarantee we are looking for: that this will be a priority and will be on the agenda at the next UK-EU summit?