Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with trade unions on the inclusion of workforce representatives on the Creative Industries Council.

As stated in the answer to Question 55456, membership of the Creative Industries Council is drawn from a wide range of businesses and trade bodies. It is reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant and reflective of the sector. As also stated in the previous answer, the review process is led by the Council’s industry co-Chair. Organisations and individuals interested in being involved in the Council’s work can do this through a range of council sub-groups, details of which can be found at www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk.