Commons Sense

House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Support For Glasgow's Cultural And Creative Industries

06 October 2020 · 0 other contributors · 614 words

Opened by Alison Thewliss SNP Glasgow Central

Responding minister: Not recorded

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Alison Thewliss raised concerns about support for glasgow's cultural and creative industries in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about insufficient government support for Glasgow's cultural and creative industries, impacting various sectors and potentially causing job losses.
  • Constituents expressed hurt over recent comments from Westminster regarding the sustainability of their livelihoods.
  • The Scottish Events Campus employs over 200 people with additional staff for events, contributing significantly to the local economy.

Key requests to Government

I ask the government to provide further support for the creative and events sectors to bridge them through winter and prevent avoidable unemployment. The museums sector is also struggling with only 38% open last week and facing closures during winter due to safety concerns.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Alison Thewliss SNP Glasgow Central

I am concerned about the impact of insufficient government support on Glasgow's cultural and creative industries. This includes musicians, technicians, venue staff, production companies, and those in the events sector, among others, all part of a local ecosystem that is worth £11 billion to the UK economy. Constituents have expressed hurt over recent comments from Westminster regarding their livelihoods. Additionally, the Scottish Events Campus employs more than 200 people with additional staff for events, while exhibitions contribute over £11 billion to the economy but receive little support, risking job losses of around 114,000 in the sector.

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