Creative and Cultural Industries: Impact of Visa and Immigration Policies
Debate between Lord Hamilton of Epsom and Lord Murray of Blidworth(1 year, 4 months ago)
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Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
As I have already said, we are proud of the fact that we have a very generous offer to those coming into the UK for creative purposes. We hope that other countries will reciprocate. I reassure the noble Earl that we have spoken to every EU member state about the issues facing our creative and cultural industries. From these discussions, 20 member states of the EU have confirmed that they offer visa and work permit-free routes for UK musicians and performers.
Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Con)
My Lords, I find myself meeting nothing but young homegrown Brits who want jobs in the creative industries. What are we doing to develop our own national talent in this area?
Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
DCMS recently published its Creative Industries Sector Vision, which was published in June and has been developed in partnership between the Government and industry. It is a vision for creative industries to become an even greater growth engine, where creative talent from all backgrounds and creative businesses from all areas of the United Kingdom can thrive.
Asylum: Channel Crossings
Debate between Lord Hamilton of Epsom and Lord Murray of Blidworth(1 year, 5 months ago)
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Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
Clearly, I can provide a breakdown of those numbers, probably during tomorrow’s debate. As far as I am aware, there were no pregnant women.
Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Con)
My Lords, further to the question about children from the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, does my noble friend have any evidence that human rights lawyers are telling people who come here illegally on boats across the channel to say that they are children, when they are clearly not?
Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
My noble friend is right that intelligence exists suggesting that people smugglers give information to those they smuggle. I am aware that allegations have been made against lawyers, but I would not like to say any more at this stage.