Post Brexit: Small Service Businesses Debate
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Lord Berkeley of Knighton
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Post Brexit: Small Service Businesses
Lord Berkeley of Knighton Excerpts(3 years, 6 months ago)
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Lord Callanan (Con)
As my noble friend is aware, legal services are subject to separate international agreements. The details of how that will apply across member states are complicated, so it is best for me to write to her.
Lord Berkeley of Knighton (CB) [V]
My Lords, does the Minister understand how grave the mobility problem is for the musical community, many of whom have earned nothing for the last year and are now struggling with piles of forms and visa fee demands? Did I understand him to say that they could work and be paid in that 90-day period? Illness often means that, in both directions, players and singers must be able to move at short notice.
Lord Callanan (Con)
As the noble Lord is aware, having raised this a number of times, we are working closely with the music industry to help musicians adjust to the new trading relationship. Bilateral conversations have established that some touring activities are possible and, under certain conditions, without visas or work permits being required. We have created landing pages on GOV.UK to provide guidance to musicians on these areas.