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<p>We apologise for the delay in responding to the hon. Member and will reply to the
correspondence as soon as possible.</p><p>The Department has engaged with the All-Party
Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music on its ‘Let the Music Move – A New Deal for Touring’
report (published in July 2022), including submitting written evidence to the APPG
inquiry. The Government continues to engage with the music sector and in Parliament
on the important issue of touring.</p><p>The Government recognises that the way creative
workers work in the EU has changed. We are committed to supporting the sector to adapt
to these new arrangements, and we have worked with the sector and directly with Member
States to clarify what creative workers need to do.</p><p>The majority of EU Member
States, including the biggest touring markets such as Spain, France, Germany and the
Netherlands, have confirmed they offer visa and work permit free routes for UK performers
and other creative professionals. We continue to support the UK's brilliant musicians
to adapt to the new arrangements and make touring easier.</p>
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