Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:47 pm on 3 December 2021.

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Photo of Andrew Slaughter Andrew Slaughter Shadow Minister (Justice) 9:47, 3 December 2021

I congratulate my hon. Friend on his Bill. Does he agree that it is a scandal that artists are getting perhaps a quarter of what the big record labels are getting from streaming services? As my hon. Friend Mr Perkins said, we are not talking only about the stars, but about people such as music students looking for a career in music, as well as songwriters and performers. Many in my constituency, where the cost of living is extremely high, are getting no money and they have just had a terrible two years.