Creative and Cultural Industries: Impact of Visa and Immigration Policies Debate
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Lord Hamilton of Epsom
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Creative and Cultural Industries: Impact of Visa and Immigration Policies
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Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
As I have already said, we are proud of the fact that we have a very generous offer to those coming into the UK for creative purposes. We hope that other countries will reciprocate. I reassure the noble Earl that we have spoken to every EU member state about the issues facing our creative and cultural industries. From these discussions, 20 member states of the EU have confirmed that they offer visa and work permit-free routes for UK musicians and performers.
Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Con)
My Lords, I find myself meeting nothing but young homegrown Brits who want jobs in the creative industries. What are we doing to develop our own national talent in this area?
Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
DCMS recently published its Creative Industries Sector Vision, which was published in June and has been developed in partnership between the Government and industry. It is a vision for creative industries to become an even greater growth engine, where creative talent from all backgrounds and creative businesses from all areas of the United Kingdom can thrive.