Charalambous thanked constituents for requesting the debate, highlighting the importance of classical musicians in his constituency. He discussed the economic and cultural significance of UK's classical music scene, citing its role in driving economic growth through film and TV soundtracks recorded by renowned orchestras like Abbey Road Studios. The speech detailed recent funding cuts affecting institutions such as English National Opera (ENO), Britten Sinfonia, Welsh National Opera, Glyndebourne’s touring opera, and the BBC orchestras. Charalambous emphasised the need for transparency in decision-making processes and suggested practical measures to support the classical music industry, including reducing VAT on live events, lowering business rates for venues, and establishing tax relief for the music sector.