Creative Professionals: EU Tours
Debate between Lord Ashton of Hyde and Lord Strasburger
Monday 21st February 2022
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Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)
The noble Lord, Lord Strasburger, wishes to contribute virtually and I think this is a good point to call him.
Lord Strasburger (LD) [V]
My Lords, the UK’s second largest industry, the creative arts, was left high and dry by the Government’s trade deal with the EU. Touring in Europe is now almost impossible for British musicians and other performers because of a mountain of new red tape and costs. Bilateral deals are not enough. When will the Government do what the Tongan Government were able to do for their performers and negotiate EU-wide cultural exemptions for visas, work permits and trucking restrictions?