Speeches by Franklin.

“I want to ask a question that came out of some feedback that we got on the sector plan. It relates to the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority. The plan says that industry will continue “strong, cross-industry support for the CIISA”. In your view, what more can the industry do to support CIISA’s importan…”

“It is really good to hear about the fact that getting finance to the creative industries is a key part of what your thinking was. It is certainly something that I have talked a lot about with businesses in my Guildford constituency. I want to dig into that idea a little more. Can you give us some more detail on how you…”

“I will come back to Alastair and say thank you—it is helpful to know that monitoring will take place and it will be really important data to fully understand whether the plan is having a positive impact on that sector. I will move on to one of my favourite subjects, which we have already touched on this morning, Chris:…”

“It is exceptionally challenging for the regional level.”

“It is exceptionally challenging for the regional level.”

“I will come back to Alastair and say thank you—it is helpful to know that monitoring will take place and it will be really important data to fully understand whether the plan is having a positive impact on that sector. I will move on to one of my favourite subjects, which we have already touched on this morning, Chris:…”

“I want to ask a question that came out of some feedback that we got on the sector plan. It relates to the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority. The plan says that industry will continue “strong, cross-industry support for the CIISA”. In your view, what more can the industry do to support CIISA’s importan…”

“Lovely. The sector plan includes music, performing arts and visual arts as frontier industries. Music has five target interventions, but performing and visual arts have only one tax relief. Is that sufficient to deliver long-term sustainable growth in performing and visual arts, in your view?”

“It is really good to hear about the fact that getting finance to the creative industries is a key part of what your thinking was. It is certainly something that I have talked a lot about with businesses in my Guildford constituency. I want to dig into that idea a little more. Can you give us some more detail on how you…”

“Lovely. The sector plan includes music, performing arts and visual arts as frontier industries. Music has five target interventions, but performing and visual arts have only one tax relief. Is that sufficient to deliver long-term sustainable growth in performing and visual arts, in your view?”

“I would challenge that. From the many conversations I have had with those working in the visual arts, they feel like the poor relation to a lot of other sectors, including the ones that we have just referred to.”

“I would challenge that. From the many conversations I have had with those working in the visual arts, they feel like the poor relation to a lot of other sectors, including the ones that we have just referred to.”

“Yes, galleries, painting and things like that, so I would just gently push back on that slightly.”

“Yes, galleries, painting and things like that, so I would just gently push back on that slightly.”

“T5. I wish to raise the case of my constituent whose 89-year-old father was subject to serious abuse through a lasting power of attorney. It took two years and significant legal costs to get the power of attorney removed through the Court of Protection. The father tragically died, homeless and penniless. Does the Minis…”

“It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I thank the right hon. Member for East Hampshire (Damian Hinds) for securing this important debate. AI use in schools has reached a critical juncture. According to Ofcom, 50% of children aged eight to 17 have already used AI tools. The Alan Turing Institute …”

“I see them as absolutely sympathetic to each other and working in concert. We want to ensure that veterans have specific, tailored mental health care, as is outlined in the Bill. That is why the new clause would ensure that veterans’ unique needs are not just recognised but actively addressed. It is a practical and ove…”

“I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause would introduce a dedicated veterans’ mental health oversight officer, recognising that those who serve or have served in the UK or Commonwealth armed forces face distinct mental health challenges that are not always adequately met by the current syst…”

“I thank the Minister for his comments—particularly about Op Courage, Op Nova and the armed forces covenant—and for his commitment to the veterans who have served this country and their courage, even when they face challenges with their mental health. The Liberal Democrats are willing to withdraw the amendment, but we w…”

“I thank the Minister for his comments. In particular, I was interested to hear about the mental health centre pilot schemes. I look forward to their further roll-out. They will be crucial in addressing the issues that we sought to address in the new clause. I was also very pleased to hear about the focus on a meaningfu…”