Speeches by Franklin.

“Thank you, I appreciate that. Turning my thoughts to the charity sector, post-pandemic things have been challenging for the charity sector and there were some concerning figures—I think that they are concerning and I am interested to know what you think—showing that the UK has dropped to 22nd in the world when it comes…”

“On the covenant specifically, there are two parts to my question. First, do you think that that will lead to a national philanthropic strategy? Secondly, I want to give a plug for organisations like Guildford Philanthropy and many organisations across the country that have expertise and experience in getting giving up …”

“I am very grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Glastonbury and Somerton (Sarah Dyke) for securing the debate on this important topic. As the Member for the Guildford constituency, I could probably bore for the south-east of England when it comes to the public transport challenges we face. I recognise that in compa…”

“I am a member of the BBC APPG.”

“I am a member of the BBC APPG.”

“It is really good to see you this morning; thank you so much for being here. I understand that the audience of the World Service is about 320 million per week. Is that correct?”

“Do you have a sense that there are particular countries in the overseas market where women in particular are accessing the service? Are there any countries where there is a real gap—places where you are not managing to connect with women and perhaps need to improve?”

“I also understand that you have specific targets for reaching women and young people. Obviously, those are two groups for whom it is particularly important that we ensure access to quality news and information. You mentioned that the World Service is enabling young women to access education. How are you working to achi…”

“Is that for both the English service and the foreign language service combined?”

“I also understand that you have specific targets for reaching women and young people. Obviously, those are two groups for whom it is particularly important that we ensure access to quality news and information. You mentioned that the World Service is enabling young women to access education. How are you working to achi…”

“Let me say how grateful I am that the Government have accepted Lords amendment 3. The accessibility of public transport is crucial for all those who wish to use rail services and are currently unable to do so because of their disability needs. All village stations in my constituency lack step-free access, and it is dee…”

“I have one quick final question. Do you have a sense of how many of those accessing the World Service are UK-based and therefore are likely to be licence fee payers?”

“Do you have a sense that there are particular countries in the overseas market where women in particular are accessing the service? Are there any countries where there is a real gap—places where you are not managing to connect with women and perhaps need to improve?”

“It is really good to see you this morning; thank you so much for being here. I understand that the audience of the World Service is about 320 million per week. Is that correct?”

“I have one quick final question. Do you have a sense of how many of those accessing the World Service are UK-based and therefore are likely to be licence fee payers?”

“Is that for both the English service and the foreign language service combined?”

“I want to raise two specific issues in relation to the Budget, but we on the Liberal Democrat Benches are pleased to see the investment in the NHS. It does feel, however, like the Government have given with one hand and taken away with the other. First, I express my deep disappointment, and that of my constituents, at …”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I start by thanking the hon. Member for Liverpool West Derby (Ian Byrne) for organising this very important debate on the funding of children’s hospices. I have had the sobering privilege of visiting Christopher’s children’s hospice, which is run by Shooting …”

“8. What support his Department provides to UK artists touring in the EU.”

“Young emerging artists, the very future of our multibillion-pound music industry, are the worst impacted by the bureaucracy we now have. Will the Minister reconsider negotiating a European-wide exemption from visas, work permits and travelling restrictions to set UK artists free from frustrating red tape?”