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In response to the comment of the noble Baroness, Lady Scott, about the framework for new mayoral authorities, I think we have set out very clearly in the competences what the role of mayors is and how we expect them to work strategically to benefit the areas over which they have a democratic mandate. I hope that, with all these explanations, noble Lords will feel able not to press their amendments and to support the Government’s approach to adding culture as an area of competence.