Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect of the removal of work-permit free travel for musicians and performers to and from the EU on the UK's creative industries.

I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a wide range of subjects including how we can best support the Welsh creative industry sector.

Leaving the EU has always meant that there would be changes to how touring musicians and performers from the UK operate in the EU. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has engaged with the sector extensively throughout negotiations and since the announcement of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement to understand the diverse circumstances of companies, organisations and individual practitioners and how they may need to adapt as they plan activity across the European Union.

DCMS has established a Working Group to bring together sector representatives, other key government departments and the devolved administrations. The Group will work together to provide clarity regarding the practical steps that need to be taken by creative sector professionals when touring the EU. It will explore how these sectors can be supported to work and tour in the EU with confidence.

Going forward DCMS will continue to work closely with the sector and the devolved administrations to ensure businesses and individuals have the advice and guidance they need to meet new requirements.