Mr Richard Luce
Former MP for Shoreham
Former MP for Shoreham
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I congratulate most warmly my right hon. Friend and the Government on their bold and imaginative decision. It is a great pity that the other parties have not given it their firm support. As a former Minister for the Arts, I believe that there is enormous potential for extra resources for the arts, sports and the environment and for other fields, thus improving the quality of life in the...
I strongly welcome the Bill and congratulate my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Arts on its introduction. It is his achievement, not mine. For a long time I wanted such a Bill to be introduced and it is my right hon. Friend's achievement to have produced it in a form that deserves the support of the House. I am glad that the Opposition intend to support the Bill. After 20 months it...
I am delighted that the hon. Gentleman has intervened and made clear his position. I was referring to some of the sedentary remarks during the speech made by my right hon. Friend the Minister when he was referring to the patrons. I am delighted that he has given such robust support to our patrons of the arts. My right hon. Friend referred to the record of refurbishment in the institutions,...
Former MP for Shoreham
Entered the House of Commons on 1 April 1971 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 16 March 1992 — General election
Also represented Arundel and Shoreham
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