Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle late payments to freelance workers in the film and television industry.

The Government is committed to tackling late payment, including for freelancers working in film and television. The Commercial Payments Bill, currently before Parliament, will introduce a statutory maximum payment term, strengthen rights to redress, and establish a clear, enforceable baseline for payment practices. These measures are expected to particularly benefit smaller businesses and self-employed workers, where late payment and unequal bargaining power are often most acute.

In September 2026, the Government appointed two Freelance Champions to ensure creative freelancers’ experiences are represented in policymaking.