Written question asked by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 9 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 April 2001. It was answered by Janet Anderson (Labour) on Monday, 30 April 2001 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, What his assessment is of the contribution of creative industries to the cultural and economic performance of the UK. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Fitzpatrick: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what his assessment is of the contribution of creative industries to the cultural and economic performance of the UK. [158146] Janet Anderson: The creative industries in the UK generate revenues of around £112.5 billion and employ some 1.3 million people. Exports contribute around £10.3 billion to the balance of trade, and the industries account for over 5 per cent. of GDP. In 1997-98, output grew by 16 per cent., compared with under 6 per cent. for the economy as a whole.

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