{ "format" : "linked-data-api", "version" : "0.2", "result" : {"_about" : "http://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?answer.answeringMemberConstituency=Torbay&hansardHeading=Visas%3A+Musicians", "definition" : "http://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/meta/answeredquestions.text?answer.answeringMemberConstituency=Torbay&hansardHeading=Visas%3A+Musicians", "extendedMetadataVersion" : "http://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?answer.answeringMemberConstituency=Torbay&_metadata=all&hansardHeading=Visas%3A+Musicians", "first" : "http://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?_page=0&answer.answeringMemberConstituency=Torbay&hansardHeading=Visas%3A+Musicians", "hasPart" : "http://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?answer.answeringMemberConstituency=Torbay&hansardHeading=Visas%3A+Musicians", "isPartOf" : "http://eldaddp.azurewebsites.net/answeredquestions.text?answer.answeringMemberConstituency=Torbay&hansardHeading=Visas%3A+Musicians", "items" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1383875", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1383875/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Overseas musicians and performers make an important contribution to the UK's creative sector and are very welcome in the United Kingdom. We therefore offer a range of immigration routes for creative workers.<\/p><p>Visiting artists, entertainers and musicians can come to the UK and perform at events, take part in competitions and auditions, make personal appearances and take part in promotional activities for up to six months without the need for formal sponsorship or a work visa if they are not receiving payment beyond expenses or prize money.<\/p><p>Those from non-visa national countries can come to perform in the UK and be paid without the need to obtain a visa in advance for up to one month under the Permitted Paid Engagement route, up to three months if they have been assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship by a licenced sponsor or for up to six months if performing at a Permit Free Festival. With no requirement to obtain a visa prior to travel, these options provide a flexible system which enables performance slots to be filled at short notice and reduces the administrative burden for performers.<\/p><p>For longer-term work, the Temporary Work \u2013 Creative Worker visa allows creative workers to come to the UK to undertake paid engagements for up to twelve months, which can be extended for a further twelve months in certain cases. We also offer priority and super priority services for those who wish to receive a quicker decision on their visa application (<a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa-settlement\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa-settlement<\/a>).<\/p><p>Fees are kept under review and are set taking account of the charging powers provided by Section 68(9) of the Immigration Act 2014, which include the ability to set fees based on: the cost of processing the application, the benefits and entitlements provided by a successful application and the wider cost of the Migration and Borders system. Full details of which can be reviewed via the following link: <a href=\"https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk%2Fukpga%2F2014%2F22%2Fsection%2F68&amp;data=04%7C01%7CRebecca.Scully%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C8e3ff2f2b6504714002208d9b58164a3%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637740389601471407%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=pSTxF%2BnLS2Xq3c9Mnrc4X%2BSOWEgiINsmTw3CrdEbCUw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/22/section/68<\/a><\/p><p>Income from fees charged for immigration and nationality applications plays a vital role in our ability to run a sustainable immigration and nationality system. Application fees have increased in recent years to reduce the funding that comes from general taxation.<\/p>"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2021-12-01", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of specialised visa renewals for touring groups to streamline the (a) time and (b) cost of visa applications for working musicians.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4131", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jim Shannon"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1329796", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1329796/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Home Secretary wrote to the Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee on 23 October 2020 setting out the Governments response to their review of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL).<\/p><p>The UK labour market is changing as a result of Covid, with many facing uncertainty or a need to find new employment. We are therefore taking time to assess how it has changed before making further changes to the shortage occupation list as our immigration policies should be considered alongside our strategy for the UK Labour Market, not separately or as an alternative to them. A copy of the full letter can be found at:<\/p><p><a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-to-the-mac-on-the-shortage-occupation-lists-report\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letter-to-the-mac-on-the-shortage-occupation-lists-report<\/a>.<\/p><p>The Migration Advisory Committee review of the SOL, published on 29 September 2020, sets out the rationale for recommending jobs which should be added to the SOL. This is based on several factors and not just the number of vacancies. A full copy of the report can be found at:<\/p><p><a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-the-shortage-occupation-list-2020\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-the-shortage-occupation-list-2020<\/a><\/p>"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2021-06-04", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to occupation code 3415, Musicians, of the Skilled worker visa shortage occupations list published 6 April 2021, how many musicians she estimates the UK is short of.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3943", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jonathan Edwards"}
      }
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jonathan Edwards"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1279134", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1279134/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Currently, artists, entertainers and musicians visiting the UK can perform at events, take part in competitions and auditions, make personal appearances and take part in promotional activities for up to 6 months without the need for formal sponsorship or a work visa. They can also receive payment for appearances at permit free festivals for up to 6 months, or for up to one month for specific engagements, under the Visitor route.<\/p><p>HMRC advise ATA carnets are available for commercial goods, professional equipment or goods going to trade fairs or exhibitions in participating countries, which are moved on a temporary basis to a new customs territory.<\/p><p>In addition to using carnets, alternative options for transporting equipment on a temporary basis between the EU and the UK (without having to pay customs duties and VAT) are Temporary Admission and Returned Goods Relief.<\/p><p>The UK Government will keep the list of CITES Ports of Entry and Exit (PoEs), managed by DEFRA, under review and look to make additional designations where it is feasible and advantageous to do so.<\/p>"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Kevin Foster"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2021-01-21", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Musicians"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing (a) a two year multi-entry touring visa, (b) a temporary cultural exemption for the transportation of instruments and equipment and (c) an expansion of the list of CITES-designated points of entry and exit to support the music industry's recovery after the covid-19 outbreak.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4421", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mhairi Black"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Paisley and Renfrewshire South"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mhairi Black"}
      ], "uin" : "141503"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1275308", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1275308/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The UK Government already makes a range of generous provision for musicians and other cultural performers to help support the vibrant cultural life of our Union.<\/p><p>Musicians visiting the UK may perform at events, make personal appearances, take part in competitions, promotional activities and auditions, for up to 6 months without the need for formal sponsorship or, for non-visa nationals, without a visa if they are not being paid beyond expenses or prize money. They can also receive payment for appearances at permit free festivals for up to 6 months, or for up to one month for a specific engagements, under the Visitor route.<\/p><p>Musicians and support staff who are being paid in the UK may also qualify for entry under the Tier 5 Creative Worker route, if they are sponsored by a UK entity licensed with UK Visas and Immigration for this purpose. Entry is for up to 12 months and the relevant rules also provide for accompanying dependants.<\/p><p>Entry under the Tier 5 Creative Worker route is visa-free for non-visa nationals, which includes EU Nationals, where entry is for no more than three months.<\/p><p>We set our provisions based on the assessment of the needs of our United Kingdom\u2019s cultural sector, rather than tying them to decisions made by foreign jurisdictions and Governments. As I recently outlined to Members of the Scottish Parliament\u2019s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee, we are specifically reviewing the provisions on Permit Free Festivals and Permitted Paid Engagement for other cultural events in response to the points raised by those in the sector, particularly the Edinburgh International Festival.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Kevin Foster"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2021-01-11", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Musicians"}
      , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"}
      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her policy is on visa-free 90-day tours by musicians between the EU and UK; and whether she plans to take steps to secure an improved agreement on visa-free travel for musicians.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4393", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Stuart C McDonald"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Stuart C McDonald"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1204880", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1204880/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Home Office publishes data on Tier 5 visas in the \u2018Immigration Statistics Quarterly Release\u2019 (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-statistics-quarterly-release).<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Data on grants of Tier 5 visas by nationality are published in table Vis_D02 of the entry clearance detailed datasets (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/managed-migration-datasets#entry-clearance-visas-granted-outside-the-uk).<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the \u2018Notes\u2019 page of the workbook. The latest data relates to year ending March 2020. Additionally, the Home Office publishes a high-level overview of the data in the entry clearance summary tables (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immigration-statistics-year-ending-march-2020/list-of-tables#entry-clearance-visas). The \u2018contents\u2019 sheet contains an overview of all available data on entry clearance visas.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Information on future Home Office statistical release dates can be found in the \u2018Research and statistics calendar\u2019 (https://www.gov.uk/search/research-and-statistics?keywords=immigration&amp;content_store_document_type=upcoming_statistics&amp;organisations%5B%5D=home-office&amp;order=relevance).<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Kevin Foster"}
        , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2020-06-22", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2020-06-17", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Musicians"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Australians used the Tier 5 visa route in 2019.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4615", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Brighton, Kemptown"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lloyd Russell-Moyle"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1201231", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1201231/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Overseas musicians and performers make an important contribution to the UK's creative sector.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We have set out the Government\u2019s plan to introduce a future points-based immigration system which will enable the most talented people from around the world to come to the UK in all parts of the economy, including the creative sector.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Kevin Foster"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2020-06-08", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Musicians"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the challenges of the points-based immigration system for (a) musicians and promoters from the EU and (b) for musicians from the UK as a result of the stated intention of reciprocity between the UK and EU countries.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/413", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Hilary Benn"}
      }
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Hilary Benn"}
      ], "uin" : "55870"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1201233", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1201233/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>There are no plans to extend the Permitted Paid Engagement route from 30 days to 90 days. The PPE visit visa already allows, whilst valid, multiple entries to the UK<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Currently, visiting artists, entertainers and musicians can perform at events, take part in competitions and auditions, make personal appearances and take part in promotional activities for up to 6 months without the need for formal sponsorship or a work visa. They can also receive payment for appearances at permit free festivals for up to 6 months, or for up to one month for specific engagements, under the Visitor route.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>Artists wishing to come to the UK for longer-term work will need to do so under the points-based system. There will continue to be special arrangements for creative workers, which in future will encompass both EEA and non-EEA citizens.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4451", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Kevin Foster"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Kevin Foster"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2020-06-08", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Visas: Musicians"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will (a) extend the Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) route from 30 days to 90 days to allow for longer tours and opera seasons for musicians and (b) allow the PPE route for multiple entries to the UK.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/413", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Hilary Benn"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1201235", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Home Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1201235/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>We continually review our global visa operation to improve performance and ensure value for money while maintaining excellent customer service.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Home Office's priority is to maintain a safe and secure border. Visas are only issued where an applicant meets the requirements of the UK's Immigration Rules and entry clearance applications are subject to an extensive range of mandatory and discretionary checks (including an applicant\u2019s previous immigration history).<\/p><p> <\/p><p>In normal circumstances we can offer priority and super priority services, (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk); however, these were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some UK Visa Application Centres are reopening where local restrictions allow and where it is safe to do so, but ongoing global restrictions mean some UKVI services \u2013 including priority and super priority services \u2013 remain closed. This is under regular review, and we will resume normal services as soon as it is safe to do so.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Home Office set out proposals for the UK\u2019s future Points-Based Immigration System in a Policy Statement published on 19 February: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-points-based-immigration-system-policy-statement. These proposals will transform the way in which all migrants come to the UK and will deliver a better customer experience.<\/p>"}
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