Speeches by Franklin.

“What forms of financial support would you like to see to make it better for comedians and to enable that inclusivity of the circuit?”

“Going beyond the direct assistance for artists and moving back to the Edinburgh Fringe conversation, what are your thoughts about what can be done? What would you like to see as artists? Lynne, is there also something for you to add?”

“What can we put in place? What support would you like to see?”

“It is good to meet you all. Thank you for your time. Geoff, it was interesting, how you set out that comedy is seen differently from live theatre or other parts of the arts offering. I find it sad but also interesting. If the Government and the Arts Council recognised comedy as a specific art form, how do you think it …”

“I have one more question. It is great that we have the Live Comedy Association. Because you exist, you have been able to bring your message here today. How much of the industry is engaged with the Live Comedy Association?”

“It is lovely to meet you all in this place. We talk a lot on this Committee about fair remuneration for creative artists. We have already touched on it in the first session and you have started to talk about it a bit. How difficult is it to make a living from comedy?”

“We will come back to the Edinburgh festival in a bit. Kate, do you want to add anything?”

“What forms of financial support would you like to see to make it better for comedians and to enable that inclusivity of the circuit?”

“Going beyond the direct assistance for artists and moving back to the Edinburgh Fringe conversation, what are your thoughts about what can be done? What would you like to see as artists? Lynne, is there also something for you to add?”

“What can we put in place? What support would you like to see?”

“It is good to meet you all. Thank you for your time. Geoff, it was interesting, how you set out that comedy is seen differently from live theatre or other parts of the arts offering. I find it sad but also interesting. If the Government and the Arts Council recognised comedy as a specific art form, how do you think it …”

“Have you had much in the way of conversation with the Arts Council and the Government? If so, what have they been like? Maybe I can start with Jessica Toomey.”

“I have one more question. It is great that we have the Live Comedy Association. Because you exist, you have been able to bring your message here today. How much of the industry is engaged with the Live Comedy Association?”

“12. What steps she is taking to tackle court backlogs.”

“I recently met representatives of the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre in my constituency. They support hundreds of survivors every year through counselling, advice, and carrying out vital prevention work in schools and the wider community, but, as they explained to me, their work is being undermined by a justice s…”

“Earlier this year, I spoke to members of my local Christians Against Poverty debt support team in Guildford, and they explained to me that they support many low-income individuals out of debt, but they are no sooner out of debt than they start accruing it again, because universal credit is insufficient to cover their b…”

“It is a pleasure to take part in this Easter Adjournment debate. I always find that these end-of-term debates really enlighten me about fellow Members of the House, their constituencies and the issues that are important to their constituents. Before I talk about something close to my own constituency and heart, I assoc…”

“Victims of domestic violence urgently need safe and stable accommodation. However, councils have no obligation to offer like-for-like housing. Too often, the duty is discharged by suggesting private rentals, which are frequently unaffordable or unsuitable for those on low incomes. That creates a significant barrier for…”

“I thank the Second Church Estates Commissioner for her answers on this topic, but could she outline what support she can offer churches across Guildford that are facing significant shortfalls due to the £25,000 cap? One such church had been expecting to recover VAT of about £750,000 on its £4 million project, but it no…”

“I agree; we need to look carefully at this issue, particularly where public money is being used. Across the board, we need to end the practice of abusive NDAs. It is an outrage, and I ask the Government today to act decisively. We have waited too long for a ban on NDAs in cases of abuse, harassment and discrimination. …”