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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2010. It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Friday, 22 October 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Arts: Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what assessment he has made of (a) the role of and (b) the likely effect on the creative industries of proposals to rebalance the economy (i) in favour of industry and (ii) outside London.
Answer

The creative industries have been an increasingly important part of the economy in recent years and we are committed to enabling the sector to maximise its future growth potential, across the whole of the UK in the coming years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17969; 516 c911W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Arts
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk