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Written question asked by Lord German (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 March 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2021. It was answered by Baroness Barran (Conservative) on Monday, 22 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Entertainers: EU Countries

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Baroness Barran on 11 March (HL Deb, cols 1799–1800), what steps they have taken following the meeting of the working group on creative and cultural touring.

Answer

The Government recognises the world-leading position of the UK creative and cultural sectors and the rich breadth of talent across the UK.

We understand the concerns about the new arrangements for touring following the end of the transition period, and we are committed to supporting the sectors as they get to grips with the changes to systems and processes. We are now working urgently across government and in collaboration with the music and wider creative industries, including through the DCMS-led working group, to help address these issues.

The first working group meeting was held on 5 February, and was chaired by the Minister of State for Digital and Culture. Further working group meetings took place on 15 February and 5 March. DCMS is looking at a range of options to ensure we can provide individuals and businesses with access to the right support, at the right time, so that touring in Europe can resume with ease as soon as it is safe to do so



Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14219
Session
2019-21
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
EU countries Entertainers Travel
Link
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