Jeremy Hunt: 2012 Olympics will be extraordinary

Thank you. 2012 is going to be extraordinary. It's a big enough deal when we have 11 Aussie cricketers over to play the Ashes. Or 15 Welshman to play rugby at Twickenham.

But this isn't 15 or 150 or 1500 sportsmen and women. It will be the first ...

Jeremy Hunt: No public subsidy for outdated regional news

In the next few months we are likely to see the Digital Economy Bill hit the statute book. We are also likely to have a General Election. I hope it is the latter that will have more influence on the media industry.

So today I want to talk about both ...

Jeremy Hunt: British media - the revolution we need

It is only a couple of months ago that I set out my stall at RTS in Cambridge, but even in that period a great deal has happened so I am grateful for the opportunity to explore in more detail some of the ideas I laid out.

Arthur C Clarke ...

Jeremy Hunt: Ensuring more National Lottery money gets to good causes

It has created hundreds of millionaires, including last week's lucky syndicate from Liverpool and even luckier couple from Wales.

But it isn't just about millionaires. Because of the money it has put into good causes, every single one of us has been given a lucky ticket.

Here in ...

Jeremy Hunt: We will set museums and galleries free from interference

Thank you for coming - and welcome to the Globe Theatre. The Globe is the best possible place to talk about our heritage. It reflects our literary and theatrical heritage, dating back to the original Globe in 1599 .

But it also showcases the vibrancy of our cultural present, both as the ...

Jeremy Hunt: Making our country a winner again

We’ve had a good session.

We’ve heard that competitive sport, self-discipline, stretching yourself to the limit – are things that really matter for young people.

Kelly’s a double Olympic gold medallist – but for most of us this is not about gold medals.

It’s about creating a society ...

Jeremy Hunt: Digital dithering from a dated Government

I thank the Secretary of State for giving me prior notice of both this report and his statement.

I also congratulate him for giving his first statement to the House in his new role. With Lord Carter's surprising and rather hasty departure from government, it is now the Secretary ...

Jeremy Hunt: Tourism revolution an essential part of our recovery

Last week was British Tourism Week and this is normally the time of year when the tourism industry reminds politicians how important it is for the national economy.

If that was true in previous years, it is even more so now as we face one of the most severe economic ...

Jeremy Hunt: We want every child to have the chance to play an instrument

It is an incredible privilege and also quite terrifying to be here as I survey the extraordinary knowledge, passion and commitment to classical music that sits in front of me this afternoon. Rachmaninoff said "Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music." If a ...

Jeremy Hunt: Endless reports will not lead to a digital Britain

I thank the Secretary of State for advanced notice of statement and for sending me the report. However Mr Speaker I was disappointed that yet again the contents were broadcast on the Today programme, in the Telegraph and Times before this House was informed.

There was even a briefing at ...

Jeremy Hunt: Next Generation Broadband

Monday 29th September was the second day of last year's Conservative Party conference.

As we got up in Birmingham that morning for the usual round of conference events, none of us had any idea how much things would change that day.

Financial markets collapsed with alarming speed. The FTSE ...

Jeremy Hunt: Bring it on Gordon – we've got the answers. You haven't.

Speaking at Party Conference 2007, Jeremy Hunt, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport said:

"As it is so early, I have brought someone in to help liven things up. A very special guest. In fact he's been here on stage all night waiting for this moment ...