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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the findings of the Industrial Strategy Council's research paper, UK Regional Productivity Differences: An Evidence Review, published in February 2020, what steps he is taking to tackle the UK's regional productivity gap.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the findings of the Industrial Strategy Council's research paper, UK Regional Productivity Differences: An Evidence Review, published in February 2020, what steps he is taking to tackle the UK's regional productivity gap.
So far, we have announced a £5bn package of investment for buses and cycling, opened up a consultation on Freeports, and we’ve confirmed that we will proceed with HS2 to deliver essential North-South connectivity, greater capacity, and shorter journey times. We will also continue to deliver on our ambitious levelling up agenda, including through the upcoming Budget.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to ensure long-term equity of national productivity throughout the UK.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to ensure long-term equity of national productivity throughout the UK.
So far, we have announced a £5bn package of investment for buses and cycling, opened up a consultation on Freeports, and we’ve confirmed that we will proceed with HS2 to deliver essential North-South connectivity, greater capacity, and shorter journey times. We will also continue to deliver on our ambitious levelling up agenda, including through the upcoming Budget.
Motion that this House has considered national productivity. Agreed to on question.
Motion that this House has considered national productivity. Agreed to on question.
The economic case for a wider Yorkshire devolved settlement is compelling, so much so that in Yorkshire it is supported by the CBI, the Institute of Directors, the Federation of Small Businesses, the TUC and many of the Chancellor’s own colleagues in local government. Does he recognise the strength of the economic argument, and, if he does, can he speak to his colleagues in the Department for Communities and Local Government?
The economic case for a wider Yorkshire devolved settlement is compelling, so much so that in Yorkshire it is supported by the CBI, the Institute of Directors, the Federation of Small Businesses, the TUC and many of the Chancellor’s own colleagues in local government. Does he recognise the strength of the economic argument, and, if he does, can he speak to his colleagues in the Department for Communities and Local Government?
The Government are committed to the Sheffield city region deal, which will bring £1 billion of new Government investment to the area. We recognise the debate that is going on about a possible wider Yorkshire-based deal and we are happy to consider that, if it can be done in a way that does not disrupt the existing deal that has been agreed for the Sheffield city region.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what meetings he has had to discuss productivity with employers in low-paid sectors in each of the last six months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what meetings he has had to discuss productivity with employers in low-paid sectors in each of the last six months.
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Ministers have held a number of meetings with businesses, including those in low-pay sectors, their representative organisations and other interested stakeholders to discuss a range of issues, including productivity. Through our Industrial Strategy, we will be working in partnership with industry to deliver an economy which works for all and creates the conditions for competitive, world leading businesses to grow and prosper right across the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what estimate her Department has made of the average percentage change in the productivity of the (a) creative industries and (b) tourism industry in each month since May 2010.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what estimate her Department has made of the average percentage change in the productivity of the (a) creative industries and (b) tourism industry in each month since May 2010.
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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) considers the economic impact of the tourism and creative industries sectors in terms of output and employment, but we do not calculate productivity measures (for either labour or capital). The Office for National Statistics Tourism Satellite Account estimates output and employment for tourism and the DCMS' creative industries economic estimates calculate output and employment for the creative industries. The latest publications of which can be found at the following links:
http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/tourism/tourism-satellite-account/2009---the-economic-importance-of-tourism/index.html
and
http://www.culture.gov.uk/publications/8682.aspx
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what progress she has made on improving the productivity of the (a) tourism industry, (b) creative industries and (c) leisure industries.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport what progress she has made on improving the productivity of the (a) tourism industry, (b) creative industries and (c) leisure industries.
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With regard to tourism, we are delivering major new international and domestic campaigns on the back of the Olympic and Paralympic games, improving the local tourism structure and making it more self-sustaining, cutting regulation and red tape, a key concern for small businesses in the industry. We are improving the visitor journey by working with colleagues in the UK Border Agency and Department for Transport to improve visa processes and the transport infrastructure.
The Creative Industries Council, jointly chaired by Secretaries of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, was established to look at barriers to growth in the creative industries. Working groups within the council have produced specific reports on access to finance and skills. The Council has welcomed both reports and the recommendations are being taken forward by Government and industry. In addition, in Budget
2012 the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the introduction of three new tax reliefs for high end TV, video games and animation, building on the success of the film tax relief.
The Live Music Act 2012, which came into force on 1 October 2012, removed regulatory burdens and costs from hundreds of pubs, clubs, and workplaces making it easier to stage live music. The Act also removes the need for licences for unamplified music in other locations, helping performing musicians get started. In addition, we will shortly be announcing further measures to remove bureaucracy from cultural and sporting activities following a recent consultation, which will boost productivity in the leisure and creative sectors more widely.