Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Whitaker (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 3 December 2009.

Cultural and Creative Arts

Question: My Lords, can my noble friend ensure that architecture and design, the nursery of some of our very greatest creative talents, are routinely included in all government assessments of the creative industries?

Answer: Of course I accept my noble friend’s point. It may be that the country has not previously given sufficient recognition to our creative talents, but it is now clear that they are a very important part of our national well-being, not just because of the enjoyment that we get from the creative work which is produced but because of this crucial dimension of the economy. The House will recognise that the Digital Economy Bill plays its part in recognising this important fact.

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