Speeches by Foxcroft.

“Yes.”

“Just a simple question. How much money does the BBC earn from “Bluey” and how much goes back into BBC Children’s TV and education?”

“May I start by saying how happy I am to be contributing to today’s debate? Members who have been in the House for a while will know that I am a long-term advocate for votes for 16 and 17-year-olds. Over the years, we have had many robust debates on the issue. Some may even remember when I was successful in my very firs…”

“I completely agree with everything the right hon. Gentleman has articulated so well. At the time, some saw this as a controversial topic for a private Member’s Bill—I am sure there have been more controversial topics since. [Laughter.] It was not the first time that this issue had been pursued; I believe there had been…”

“You said earlier about having conversations with MHCLG in terms of repurposing these buildings. What specific things have you been asking for in those conversations?”

“Have representations been made to the Treasury on VAT when retrofitting?”

“Your point on heritage needing more creative things is really important. In terms of construction and the apprenticeships that are coming through, how much emphasis is on making sure they are trained in heritage and being able to get the right balance?”

“You talked about energy efficiency and how important it was for planning. What are we doing to make it easier to retrofit historical buildings to ensure that they can meet net zero targets without compromising heritage? What will you do to support skills development to ensure that we achieve this? How will you ensure t…”

“It is really good. You are saying that this was not the case years ago, but things are just so much worse now.”

“Euan, you described a career stepping stone into credits in terms of working in Europe. I asked a question earlier about access for working class people into this career. If they are unable to have that career stepping stone, what more can and should we be doing? It is a question for you all in terms of making sure tha…”

“What you are saying is that, before we actually get on to this, things need to change to make sure people do get that access.”

“We know the number of working class people in the creative industries has dramatically decreased and what you said about the impact, in terms of young people being able to tour and the number of credits, was quite interesting. I am just wondering—you might not have absolute evidence—if you have anything anecdotal about…”

“More widely on that, are there any other solutions that people want to feed in to make sure that we are not missing anything? Your expertise and passion are really powerful.”

“It is really good. You are saying that this was not the case years ago, but things are just so much worse now.”

“I think I have the final bit on the solutions focus. I know you have already touched on a lot of different solutions at different times, so do not feel the need to repeat any of that. You were talking about the issue of class and saying that the changes have had a big impact in terms of working class people coming thro…”

“We know the number of working class people in the creative industries has dramatically decreased and what you said about the impact, in terms of young people being able to tour and the number of credits, was quite interesting. I am just wondering—you might not have absolute evidence—if you have anything anecdotal about…”

“I think I have the final bit on the solutions focus. I know you have already touched on a lot of different solutions at different times, so do not feel the need to repeat any of that. You were talking about the issue of class and saying that the changes have had a big impact in terms of working class people coming thro…”

“What you are saying is that, before we actually get on to this, things need to change to make sure people do get that access.”

“Euan, you described a career stepping stone into credits in terms of working in Europe. I asked a question earlier about access for working class people into this career. If they are unable to have that career stepping stone, what more can and should we be doing? It is a question for you all in terms of making sure tha…”

“More widely on that, are there any other solutions that people want to feed in to make sure that we are not missing anything? Your expertise and passion are really powerful.”