House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Leaving the EU: Creative Industries

Thursday 16 January 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

UK exports more books and journals generating 3.6 billion annually
Publishing is a valued contributor to the UK's creative economy
A new skills-based system will replace free movement for EU citizens

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Lewer Con Wellesbourne

Culture, Media & Sport Business & Trade

Context

The publishing industry is a key contributor to the UK economy, exporting more books and journals than any other country.

Question

UK exports more books and journals generating £3.6 billion annually; will Minister assure the publishing industry it will be remembered and championed in new free trade agreements?

Answer from Nigel Adams

My hon. Friend chairs an all-party parliamentary group on publishing; his career was in this field before entering politics. Publishing is a valued contributor to our creative economy and part of the Government's export trade advisory group.

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Q2 Tracy Brabin Lab Batley & Spen

Immigration Culture, Media & Sport Business & Trade

Context

Creative industries are losing over £40 million annually in EU funding; stakeholders fear delays due to the complex visa system post-Brexit.

Question

Stakeholders will lose more than £40 million in EU funding per year, fearing costly delays and cancellations. Will Minister ensure creative industries can flourish across Europe? Are creative visas/passports planned?