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Creative Industries

Thursday 12 December 2024 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The creative industries were responsible for 2.4 million jobs last year and contributed over 124 billion to GDP in 2022.
  • The government is working to identify further potential for growth in the creative industries.
  • The Chancellor confirmed a new independent film tax credit to help enable more businesses to set up and generate growth and wealth for the country.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tristan Osborne Lab Chatham and Aylesford
Economy Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP inquired about the economic impact of creative industries, specifically asking for a recent estimate.

Question

What recent estimate has been made of the contribution of creative industries to the economy?

Answer from Gareth Thomas

The creative industries were responsible for 2.4 million jobs last year and contributed over £124 billion to GDP in 2022. They are one of eight growth sectors in the industrial strategy, and the government is working with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to identify further potential for growth.

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Q2 Tristan Osborne Lab Chatham and Aylesford
Taxation
Context

The MP highlighted several films filmed in his constituency, emphasizing the economic benefits of such productions. He specifically mentioned that 'Mission: Impossible' was filmed locally and asked how to support film production across the country.

Question

How can we make 'Mission: Impossible' possible across our country when it comes to new films?

Answer from Gareth Thomas

The Chancellor confirmed a new independent film tax credit in the Budget to help enable more businesses to set up and generate growth and wealth for the country.

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