Speeches by Platt.

“Absolutely.”

“So that would go to the limited service.”

“No advantages, then?”

“No advantages, then?”

“A question for Gill: what are the main advantages and disadvantages of the BBC being funded by subscription?”

“I think you are right. My next question was going to be about the evidence on what the public and audiences are willing to pay for content. It is probably what would fill my inbox if we were to put that question out to residents where I live: they would say, “Well, we pay for Netflix.” You are saying it comes back to t…”

“So that would go to the limited service.”

“I think you are right. My next question was going to be about the evidence on what the public and audiences are willing to pay for content. It is probably what would fill my inbox if we were to put that question out to residents where I live: they would say, “Well, we pay for Netflix.” You are saying it comes back to t…”

“Absolutely.”

“A question for Gill: what are the main advantages and disadvantages of the BBC being funded by subscription?”

“To pose another point, is there not a risk that it becomes a postcode lottery, where different authorities do things differently, because it is guidance and not mandatory?”

“Have you made any representations to the Department of Business and Trade about the impact of the framework on sporting events?”

“The new National Licensing Policy Framework reshapes how licensing is applied. Are you confident that the framework will improve consistency in things like event caps, operating hours and safety conditions between councils?”

“You said it is broadly welcomed. Jon Collins, chief exec of LIVE, told us he is optimistic that the NLPF will help to deliver more consistency, but it is only to be noted at the minute. He thinks that it might need more teeth. Sorry to break that to you. Do you think it has enough teeth to operate effectively as it is?”

“As Members will know, this week Parliament welcomed Prestur, the wonderful Icelandic horse showcasing the value of animal-assisted and community-based support for neurodivergent people. May I personally thank you for that, Mr Speaker? I am sure you agree that we have never seen so many fat smiles on MPs’ faces as we di…”

“T2. Happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. The covid-19 inquiry exposed how long covid was repeatedly dismissed, despite its lasting impact on nearly 2 million people, including me. Can the Minister reassure those living with long covid that the Government will fully act on the inquiry’s findings and explain what steps are…”

“That was really good to hear with regard to space. Just to declare an interest as well, I was a recipient of Arts Council funding for the organisation that I work for, which created space for artists. My question goes back to local authorities and regional governance. Critics have said that places with the least capaci…”

“Going back to the regional boards, there is advice that the regional boards limit local authority and regional authority representation. Do you think that local authorities and regional authorities should have more say over funding decisions? How do you see your relationship with both going forward, seeing as the devol…”

“Going back to Caroline’s question, there are swathes of organisations, as we know, that do not know that funding exists. There is also a risk that existing funding recipients become the gatekeeper if they are part of these regional boards. If regional disparities persist, what would the Arts Council accept as evidence …”

“When people talk about feeling safe where they live, they are talking not about spreadsheets or crime statistics, but about whether they feel okay walking home at night, whether their local shops can open their doors without worrying about theft or abuse, and whether, when something does go wrong, the law actually back…”