Written question asked by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Friday, 26 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Arts: Training and Vacancies
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Trade Unions from the creative industries regarding skills shortages and workforce development needs.
- Answer
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The Creative Industries Sector Plan sets out the Government’s objective to build a resilient, skilled and diverse workforce fit for the future. To deliver this, we are working in partnership with the sector, including its trade unions, to create the conditions for sustained economic growth.
Recent discussions with trade unions have focused on the development of the Creative Industries Jobs Plan. The Jobs Plan will comprehensively set out the scale of the workforce challenge in the sector and how government, business and trade unions will work together to address this over the next three years.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 13569
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Arts Trade unions Training Vacancies Skilled workers
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- 2026-07-06 16:12:47 +0100
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