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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Kerry McCarthy (Labour). It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 December 2011 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Work Visas (Musicians)

Question
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the system for granting work permits and visas to foreign professional musicians performing at concerts in the UK.
Answer

I have had no such meetings but the arts sector, my officials and the UK Border Agency meet every quarter as part of the arts and entertainment taskforce to have such discussions.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
86788 
537 c911 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Work Visas (Musicians)
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Work Visas (Musicians)
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Entertainers Visas
Link
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