Member

Amendment 155 tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, and Amendment 168 tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, seek to address specific concerns relating to child performers and their earnings. Our favourite Committee fly has just landed on me; it is a more diligent attender than most of the people who attend this Committee. Amendment 155 seeks to enable a discussion on whether child performers should continue to be licensed. Again, to be clear: this measure is not looking to change legislation or regulations that relate to child performers. Child performance has its own licensing regime that is not part of the Bill. As we have already said, there is enormous benefit to children in being able to take part in performances for their development and potential future ambitions. It is right, therefore, that there is a process in place to enable them to do that while safeguarding them.