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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Creative Industries

Thursday 28 November 2024 · 8 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 8 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government is prioritizing the growth of the creative industries with 13.5 million funding for new clusters in Liverpool and the west midlands.
  • A 3 million expansion of the creative careers programme is being implemented to help young people find jobs and access opportunities in the creative sector.
  • The Government are supporting grassroots artists and smaller organisations through funding and initiatives to empower local economic growth.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Dan Norris Ind North East Somerset and Hanham
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The question arises from the need to support local creative industries which are crucial for economic growth.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to help support the creative industries. I am concerned about the steps being taken to support the creative sector in my constituency and across the UK, especially considering its importance to our economy and culture.

Answer from Lisa Nandy

This Government are prioritising the growth of our creative industries, which are vital to our economy and showcase the best of creativity and culture. I have been pleased to announce £13.5 million of funding for two new clusters in Liverpool and the west midlands.

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Not addressed: The questioner's specific ask about steps being taken was not fully addressed as only funding announcements were provided without a detailed action plan.

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Q2 Samantha Niblett Lab South Derbyshire
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The question is prompted by the Melbourne festival of art and architecture celebrating its 20th anniversary, highlighting challenges for young people pursuing careers in the creative sector.

Question

I thank the Secretary of State for her answer. In South Derbyshire, we have a 20-year-old Melbourne festival of art and architecture, and CircularityHUB supporting diverse abilities individuals. However, when it comes to young people wanting careers in the creative industries, what more can this Government do so that we can thrive at home?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

This Government are supporting those aspirations with a £3 million expansion of the creative careers programme, so that young people can find jobs and access opportunities. We are reviewing the curriculum to put arts and music back at the heart of the national curriculum.

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Not addressed: The questioner's specific ask about thriving in these industries was not fully addressed as only funding for a programme was mentioned without additional supporting measures.

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Q3 Jo Platt Labour (Co-op) Leigh and Atherton
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Many individual artists face difficulties in accessing funding streams, which impedes creative growth at the grassroots level.

Question

Individual artists in Leigh and Atherton struggle to access funding. How can funding reach these grassroots artists, empowering them to play a central role in growing our local economy?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

We are determined to put rocket boosters under grassroots societies and venues. We are supporting music venues, voluntary action around a levy, and channeling funding to smaller organisations to create a pipeline of talent enabling local success.

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Not addressed: The questioner's specific ask about reaching grassroots artists was not fully addressed as only support for certain venues and initiatives were mentioned without concrete measures.

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Q4 Dan Norris Ind North East Somerset and Hanham
Economy Taxation Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The upcoming Aardman Animations film “Vengeance Most Fowl” highlights the need for government support to promote animation across the UK.

Question

'Vengeance Most Fowl' is not just a public reaction against the Conservatives. It's an Aardman Animations Wallace and Gromit film coming soon, shown on BBC Christmas day and Netflix worldwide. What are you doing to promote animation across the UK for better heights?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

This Government have announced new tax reliefs for British films and special effects. We are determined to do more, working closely with Mayors and local councils on their local growth plans, ensuring all parts of the country benefit from success in animation and other sectors.

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Not addressed: The questioner's specific ask about promoting animation was not fully addressed as only tax reliefs were mentioned without detailed actions.

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Q5 Harriett Baldwin Con West Worcestershire
Economy Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Levelling-up funding will help expand Malvern theatres, providing opportunities for young people in the creative industries.

Question

Will you welcome news that Malvern theatres are expanding thanks to levelling-up funds? When completed, will you come to open it and meet young people there?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

I would be delighted to do so. We are determined that as many parts of the country as possible play their full part in the growth success story, and young people get access to opportunities and go on to have flourishing careers. I am keen to attend when completed.

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Not addressed: The questioner's specific ask about attendance was not fully addressed as only a willingness to attend was mentioned without concrete action.

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Q6 Wera Hobhouse Lib Dem Bath
Brexit Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Musicians face bureaucratic barriers when performing in the EU, impacting their opportunities.

Question

Bath is a city of music. Many musicians face enormous bureaucratic barriers to perform in the EU. What progress has been made on this issue?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

We have heard the message loud and clear from the music industry that the touring deal is having a difficult effect. We need improved agreements with EU to ensure artists can freely tour there, and my right hon. Friend is currently undertaking negotiations to resolve this issue.

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Not addressed: The questioner's specific ask about progress was not fully addressed as only awareness of the issues and current negotiations were mentioned without concrete results or timeline.

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Q7 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Northern Ireland Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The creative industries are important in Strangford and Ulster Scots runs through all aspects of culture there.

Question

I thank the Secretary of State for her response. In my constituency, creative industries are crucial, whether it be arts, metal sculptures or music. May I invite you to come observe all this?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his invitation. I am very aware of Northern Ireland's contribution to creative industries, especially my favourite TV show 'Derry Girls'. If Derry Girls can be present, I would be delighted to visit.

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Not addressed: The questioner's specific ask about visiting was not fully addressed as only an invitation conditional on Derry Girls' presence was mentioned without concrete commitment.

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Q8 Max Wilkinson Lib Dem Cheltenham
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The Music Venue Trust has warned that over 350 small music venues are at risk of closure due to economic pressures and the recent Budget.

Question

Small music venues such as the Frog & Fiddle in Cheltenham are part of the lifeblood of the creative industries, but after years of economic pressures and the recent Budget, more than 350 venues are on the brink of closure. How are the Government supporting small music venues, and what steps will they take if the voluntary levy on arena and stadium tickets is not agreed by large venues?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

This Government have supported the voluntary levy that the industry has backed, but if that levy is not implemented we will be forced to take action. My hon. Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism will be writing to the industry in those terms this week.

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Not addressed: Specific steps or measures were not outlined beyond mentioning a letter from the Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism.

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