Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 November 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 December 2018. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 December 2018 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

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Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration, if any, they have given to preserving freedom of movement for the performance and production of creative works after Brexit.

Answer

The Prime Minister has been clear that free movement of people will end as we leave the EU.

In future it will be for the UK Government and Parliament to determine the domestic immigration rules that will apply. We are carefully considering a range of options for the future immigration system and we will make decisions based on evidence and engagement. This will help us design a new immigration system that works in the national interest. We will publish a White Paper on the future border and immigration system later this year.

But we recognise that mobility is a key element of economic, cultural and scientific cooperation. That is why we want to agree a reciprocal mobility framework with the EU that will support businesses to provide services and allow people to travel without a visa for temporary business activity.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL11623
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Arts Immigration controls Brexit
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

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