Creative Industries Support to Work in the EU 2020-12-10
2020-12-10
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The question arises from concerns about how the creative industries will function within the EU after transitional arrangements end. There is a specific interest in securing reciprocal business activities between UK and EU citizens.
What plans does he have to support the creative industries to work in the EU when the transitional arrangements with the EU come to an end?
The Government continue to engage with creative sectors so that they know how to prepare for changes at the end of the transition period. We are seeking a reciprocal arrangement with the EU that would allow UK citizens to undertake some business activities in the EU without a work permit on a short-term basis. We cannot comment on the details of those arrangements at the moment, as the negotiations are still ongoing.
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The specific ask about reciprocal exemptions for musicians and creative workers was not addressed directly; only general engagement with sectors was mentioned without concrete commitments or timelines.
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Musicians Union has been informed that securing reciprocal exemptions would be relatively straightforward, raising expectations among musicians. There is concern over the delay in providing such reassurance.
Is it possible to get some reassurance to them now, rather than later? Musicians really need that reciprocal exemption and Ministers told the Musicians Union that it would be quite an easy thing to do. Is it possible to get some reassurance to them now?
I pay tribute to the hon. Lady; she may not have musical talent, but she has some of the best musical taste in this House. The cultural and creative sectors are, as she knows, some of the UK's greatest success stories and produce talent that is recognised the world over. Being outside the EU will not change that, but it does mean that we need practical changes on both sides of the channel. That will not come as a big surprise; DCMS has been engaging for very long time with the relevant trade and membership bodies, which cover a membership of approximately 150,000 businesses and freelancers. We have also had “Get ready for Brexit” and “Check. Change. Go.” public information campaigns, so we have been keeping people updated every step of the way.
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The specific ask about immediate reassurance for musicians was not addressed; instead, the answer focused on general support and engagement with creative sectors.
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