Performing Artists and Musicians: Access to the EU

Lord Bishop of Hereford Excerpts

Wednesday 22nd July 2026 Lords Chamber

[The Earl of Clancarty (CB)]

My Lords—

[The Lord Bishop of Hereford]

My Lords—

[Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and Chief Whip (Lord Kennedy of Southwark) (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords, we will hear from the right reverend Prelate next.

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[The Lord Bishop of Hereford]

My Lords, income from overseas tours often helps cathedrals sustain music programmes, scholarships and outreach work in rural and disadvantaged communities. Have the Government assessed the impact that barriers to European touring are having on the long-term sustainability of these opportunities for young people?

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

I am not clear whether we have done that assessment, so I will look into it. I am happy to talk to the right reverend Prelate about that and the contribution this makes to the congregations, choirs and performers involved, as well as the opportunity for our young people.