Speech on DCMS Estimates 12th March 2021 This debate is very important, because the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is going to play a crucial and central role in our recovery from the... Speeches
Speech on the Budget 10th March 2021 "Unsurprisingly, this Budget is all about holding the line and keeping things alive so that when we do emerge, blinking, into the sunshine of a bright new... Speeches
Speech on cultural and entertainment sectors 4th March 2021 "Three minutes is not enough time to say everything, and this should not need saying again, but I will say it anyway in case anyone has missed it: our cultural... Speeches
SPEECH TO PETITIONS COMMITTEE: TOURING PROFESSIONALS 10th February 2021 "Thank you, Madam Chair. I am here to represent the 142 people in the Clacton constituency who signed the petition, and of course our world-leading performing... Speeches
SPEECH ON REMOTE LEARNING AND FREE SCHOOL MEALS 19th January 2021 "Tonight, I will focus on remote learning. That will give me the opportunity to pass on some of what I have heard from teachers about their experiences during... Speeches
SPEECH ON GLOBAL BRITAIN 12th January 2021 "It is a shame that we are doing this in the middle of a lockdown, but for the sake of the debate let us not dwell on that; let us look forward to the bright... Speeches
SPEECH ON DCMS SPENDING 9th October 2020 This is an important discussion. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Solihull (Julian Knight) and the hon. Member for Cardiff West (Kevin Brennan) for... Speeches
SPEECH ON CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS 7th October 2020 As always, it is an honour to appear under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. This is an important discussion and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cities of... Speeches
SPEECH ON SUPPORT FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY AFTER LOCKDOWN 11th September 2020 Please note: This speech was not delivered. The content was sent to the Minister responsible, and their reply can be viewed below. Thank you, Mr Speaker, as... Speeches
