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Department: Attorney General

Oral Answers to Questions

Pauline Latham Excerpts
Thursday 16th March 2017

(7 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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I pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman for his work on the all-party group; I will look carefully at the points that he has made. This Government have done much to change the culture of unpaid internships. I for one have never taken on an unpaid intern; I have always made sure that there is fair recompense for people who make a valuable contribution to my office.

Pauline Latham Portrait Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (Con)
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My right hon. Friend will be aware that the Royal Opera House regularly screens performances right around the country—I am particularly familiar with the ballet—which means that anyone can see them locally, without having to come to London.

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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My hon. Friend makes a very important point. The screening of the Royal Opera House’s productions across the country has widened access. I feel very strongly that we should have fantastic regional arts. Last Friday, I saw some fantastic arts in Hull, the city of culture. That amazing work was about ensuring that the arts were getting to everybody.