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Creative Industries Sector Plan

Thursday 3 July 2025 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Lewis Atkinson inquired about the progress of transforming the Crown Works site in Sunderland into film studios, with the Secretary of State affirming government support for the project.
  • Rebecca Smith visited the Box museum in Plymouth and attended a blue plaque unveiling for Sir Charles Lock Eastlake in Plympton.
  • The Secretary of State announced plans to promote philanthropy and social impact investing in the UK, aiming to unlock potential in these areas.

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Q1 Lewis Atkinson Lab Sunderland Central
Culture, Media & Sport Business & Trade
Context

The MP mentioned ongoing development of film studios in his constituency, which is supported by a Labour council and mayor.

Question

Thanks to a Labour council, mayor and Government working together, diggers are now in the ground at the Crown Works site in my constituency, preparing it for transformation into film studios. The selection of a private sector partner is now starting, so can the Secretary of State say how the Government’s industrial strategy for the creative industries, which specifically mentions this project, will ensure that the scheme is delivered, while also supporting the wider screen industry cluster in north-east England?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)

Anyone who has ever visited Sunderland will know why the film industry is based there and why it is thriving there. We are determined to support that. We are working with Sunderland city council and the North East mayoral combined authority. They are confident that a private investor will be secured to support Crown Works film studios. I thank my hon. Friend for the incredible work that he is doing to support the project, bring great jobs and growth to north-east England, and help our amazing film industry thrive.

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Q2 Rebecca Smith Con South West Devon
Taxation Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP noted her visit to the Box museum in Plymouth and the unveiling of a blue plaque, where tax incentives were discussed.

Question

Last week, I spent time at the Box museum in Plymouth, before heading to Plympton in my constituency for the unveiling of a blue plaque to honour the life of Sir Charles Lock Eastlake, who was the first director of the National Gallery and chair of the commission to procure art for the new Palace of Westminster. One question that was raised was about tax incentives for philanthropic giving to museums and art galleries. I note the tax relief mentioned in the creative industries sector plan, so will the Secretary of State tell me if that will address the question raised with me by the sector last week?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)

We are working on a plan to bring forward more philanthropy in the UK, as well as social impact investing. We think there is enormous untapped potential, and we are looking at all aspects of that. We will bring more detail to the House shortly.

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