Speeches by Alaba.

“Brilliant. My next question is to all of you. Prior to coming into Parliament, my background was in the creative sector as a promoter, a venue owner and a show producer. Therefore, in terms of the tribulations of trying to support, spot and nurture talent, I do understand. The blanket levy is also a policy that would c…”

“I thought I was talking to the Prime Minister for a minute. I am impressed. Nancy, can I come to you, please? Again, the same question to you. So, is this good progress?”

“Okay. The Music Venue Trust—we have spoken about this earlier today—says that 7.5% of shows announced since 18 December have pledged to donate. My question, probably to all of you, but I will start with you, Jon. Is that enough? Is that sufficient progress?”

“Good morning, Jon. What tangible progress has been made on levy negotiations since the previous report?”

“Steve and Nancy, would you like to add to that?”

“Yes. They have donated directly to the Music Venue Trust.”

“Some artists have chosen to donate directly to the Trust, so where does this leave the LIVE Trust and its commitment to venues, artists, festivals, and promoters?”

“My next question is: how do you respond to concerns that, by relying on artists who advocate for the levy, the burden will fall mainly on them, including those who are not at arena or stadium level? That is a question to you, Jon.”

“Brilliant. Thank you, Jon. Nancy, this a question to you: how can we make sure stadium shows as well as arenas are also in the scope of the levy?”

“In terms of the promoters and the arenas, as an industry, you both feel that you will trust yourselves to think collectively in terms of the levy introduction?”

“The last to you, Jon.”

“Good morning, Jon. What tangible progress has been made on levy negotiations since the previous report?”

“Okay. The Music Venue Trust—we have spoken about this earlier today—says that 7.5% of shows announced since 18 December have pledged to donate. My question, probably to all of you, but I will start with you, Jon. Is that enough? Is that sufficient progress?”

“I thought I was talking to the Prime Minister for a minute. I am impressed. Nancy, can I come to you, please? Again, the same question to you. So, is this good progress?”

“Brilliant. My next question is to all of you. Prior to coming into Parliament, my background was in the creative sector as a promoter, a venue owner and a show producer. Therefore, in terms of the tribulations of trying to support, spot and nurture talent, I do understand. The blanket levy is also a policy that would c…”

“I recently heard from Chelsea, a constituent of mine, who raised concerns about her grandmother Anna’s care. After a delayed discharge, she was released with the wrong equipment, which sadly resulted in her falling out of bed and sustaining a further injury. Ensuring that patients are discharged in a safe and timely ma…”

“I wish the victims of the Headingley attack a full recovery. My thoughts are with their friends and family and the community. Just this morning, I welcomed Joan Whelan to Westminster to meet the Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire—I thank the Minister for her time, and her sage advice and counsel—following the tragic…”

“I thank the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this debate. It is an honour to be here today among MPs representing coastal communities. I represent Southend East and Rochford. I was born on Green Street in east London, and growing up I spent a lot of time going to Southend for days out, as a l…”

“I thank the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) for securing this vital debate. Knife crimes among children and young people are some of the most devastating incidents to occur in our constituencies. Last summer in Southend East and Rochford there were multiple machete attacks on our beaches and high streets. …”

“Water companies have a responsibility to the community they are in and the developments that they play a part in. I am keen to hear from the Minister what the Government’s reforms will do to encourage water companies to be front and centre on plan-making and infrastructure building.”