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Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Museums and Galleries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to meet with representatives of (a) museums and (b) galleries to discuss the potential impact of proposals for the implementation of a new subscription contracts regime on those organisations.

Answer

My department has regularly engaged with representatives from museums and galleries during the consultation on the implementation of the subscription regime (Consultation on the implementation of the new subscription contracts regime - GOV.UK). We are carefully considering the points they have raised about the impact of the proposals and will continue to engage closely with the sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82377
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Digital technology Museums and galleries Subscriptions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk