Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the EU regarding barriers to trade and exports faced by the creative industries since Brexit; what steps they are taking to address this; and what plans they have to support UK creative businesses in global markets.

The creative industries have been identified by the Government as one of five priority growth sectors. As set out in the Creative Industries Sector Vision,by 2030 the Government aims to grow our the creative industries by an extra £50 billion Gross Value Added, with a goal to increase creative exports 55% to £78 billion over this period.

The Government is committed to supporting the creative sector to adapt to requirements for working and touring in the EU. For example, 23 out of 27 EU Member States have clarified arrangements or introduced easements to allow visa and work permit free routes for UK touring performers.