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Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 January 2026

Debate

Grass-roots Music Venues

Contribution

The Minister will be aware that music venues contribute hugely to growth, particularly in market towns and cities, and that the night-time economy suffered greatly during Covid. Will he discuss with his colleagues the impact that the agent of change principle is having, especially when it is not followed to the letter, where poorly soundproofed residential developments are built in close proximity to an existing music venue? It can force a music venue to close down, despite it being very popular.

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