The Secretary of State has not met with the Commonwealth Secretariat or affiliated institutions on this matter.

We are concerned by any actions that seek to curtail freedom of expression or freedom of speech in the Philippines, or elsewhere.

The UK has repeatedly made clear that we support the right to peaceful and lawful protest.

I fully intend to deliver on our commitment to work with fans to move towards standing at football.

My hon. Friend is right.

The funding model that was agreed in 2015 is guaranteed, and the licence fee model is guaranteed until 2027.

It is always a pleasure to listen to the hon. Member’s questions, which are usually positive and upbeat, as we have seen this morning.

In 2015, the Government agreed a licence fee funding settlement with the BBC for a five year period between 2017 and 2022.

I am sure that the whole House will join me in congratulating the British film “1917” on picking up three awards at the Oscars, along wit

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