Speeches by Frith.

“What would the characteristics be of that application to Government? What do you think would make the strength of the application as compelling as it would need to be to try to increase that settlement?”

“The point Ben makes about having to consider it in the round and being around the table is a version of what the Department is having to do in allocating its spending all of the time. Would you make a formal approach to them on that basis?”

“Thank you. On the issue of artificial intelligence, as we discussed yesterday in the debate, the UK has one of the best copyright regimes in the world, which stimulates innovation and growth. How is the proposed model’s undermining of creators’ copyright compatible with Government intentions for growth specifically in …”

“Just on cinema audiences—I ask as an avid cinema-goer myself, although I like to go on my own because, in truth, I get away from all the people I live with at home—what is it going to take to get cinema audiences back to pre-pandemic levels? What do you see as the role of the Government and the BFI in that?”

“Have you asked for that?”

“Good morning, and thank you for coming in. On supporting cinemas—this question is on independent cinemas—I note that only 2.7% of National Lottery receipts are awarded. Is it worth asking—or perhaps you have already asked—the lottery to stump up more, rather than coming to the Government to expect departmental support,…”

“Thank you. On the issue of artificial intelligence, as we discussed yesterday in the debate, the UK has one of the best copyright regimes in the world, which stimulates innovation and growth. How is the proposed model’s undermining of creators’ copyright compatible with Government intentions for growth specifically in …”

“To come back to you, Jay, I am emphasising this point: how strong is the case for grant funding to support independent cinemas, especially given the pressures on departmental budgets? Do you not have a duty to ask other stakeholders that fund before going to Government and asking for departmental support before exhaust…”

“I understand that. I guess that, if I was in receipt of a request to the Department for grant funding, I would expect the industry to have asked for additional funding from the lottery for a settlement that is 25 years old.”

“Right. So it probably is due a review, is it?”

“Has it been 2.7% during the whole 25 years?”

“Can I come back in on that? That is good clarity on the source material point, Minister. You made a distinction yesterday in reference to, I think, John Whittingdale’s comments on the difference between a book and a series of photographs and it being easier to determine the source of one over the other. That is definit…”

“Do you think that the legal wrangles will increase with an opt-out model, more than they exist at the moment? Do you think there will be more cases, more battles as a result of opt-out?”

“Thank you. I guess with the change of operator and the time passed since the original iteration, there would be quite a compelling case to revisit it, not least if it is coming cap in hand to Government.”

“It has been heartening to hear colleagues underscore the significance of the creative industries. The Chancellor of the Exchequer identified them as one of the eight drivers of economic growth, and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the Minister here today have spoken passionately about their being…”

“My constituents Mandy and Bernie, along with many other homeowners in Bury North, are facing serious issues with Residential Management Group. Despite dutifully paying their service charges, residents of Wharfside Apartments and Broad Oak have been hit with additional fees and alarming practices that equate to neglect …”

“It is pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Gateshead South (Mrs Hodgson) on securing this important debate and on her contribution to ensuring that this profound therapy is better heard, better known and more available to choose for a great m…”

“Does the Minister agree that, for all the good intentions of ICBs, our healthcare system is atomised, but that if they were to take instruction from guidance provided nationally, the pillar-to-post experience of a lot of families seeking auditory verbal therapy would end? Will he commit to updating the nine-year-old gu…”

“I am pleased to speak in support of the Bill and wish to speak to the cost of living impact it begins to address. Every child matters: not just political guidance, but an ideal to live by and to come into politics for. I therefore welcome the first steps that the Bill represents: steps towards a change in the security …”

“I will not. It is a poverty that has crept up on us faster and faster in recent years, where one mile’s difference between postcodes can mean as much as a seven-year gap in life expectancy. It shows itself in poor, squalid housing, too few teachers in schools, a lack of accessible public or social services, an absence …”