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Thursday 12th November 2026 Commons Chamber

[Lisa Nandy]

I thank the hon. Lady for raising that issue, which had not previously been brought to my attention. The Under-Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley South (Stephanie Peacock) who is responsible for ceremonials, has just said to me that this is right up her street, and she would be delighted to work with the hon. Lady to ensure a fitting commemoration.

[Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West) (Lab)]

T3. Neil and the team at Medina Studios have put together a fantastic proposal for a new film studio on the Isle of Wight, which is estimated to create around 875 new jobs and generate over £36 million in gross value added by 2035. All they need is a bit of Government support to help get them going. Will the Minister work with me to help get this proposal over the line and help secure good growth on the Isle of Wight?

[The Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Online Safety (Ian Murray)]

I congratulate Neil and everyone in the team at Medina Studios on putting together a fantastic proposal. We are supportive of areas that want to grow their film industry and the work that has gone into Medina Studios is very impressive indeed. The Government are committed to maximising the potential of the film industry and ensuring that growth benefits the whole of the UK. The Department funds the British Film Commission to support UK infrastructure, including studio space. The BFC promotes the entire UK, including the Isle of Wight, working hand in glove with Creative England on production support, where appropriate. I am pleased to note that the BFC has assisted Medina Studios. Funding from the growth mission fund is a matter for the Treasury. I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend and I thank him for the way in which he champions the Isle of Wight through that project.