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1278762

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date	20/01/2021
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Musicians: Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answers of 14 January 2021 to Question 135862 and of 20 January 2021 to Question 138408 on Musicians: Visas, for what reason those answers do not explain whether the EU offered visa arrangements during negotiations on the future relationship between the UK and the EU which would have allowed UK musicians to tour in the EU visa-free for 90 days.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	140759
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2021 answer text <p>During the negotiation, the EU tabled a declaration accompanying their proposals on visa-free travel. The declaration identified which paid activities could be allowed as part of visa-free visits. However, these proposals would not have addressed the creative and cultural sectors’ concerns. The proposals were non-binding, did not include touring but only ‘ad hoc’ performances, did not include technical staff, and did not address work permits. The EU’s proposals were also part of a package on visa-free travel that was not consistent with the UK’s manifesto commitment to take back control of our borders.</p><p> </p><p>The UK had proposed more comprehensive and binding provisions on touring musicians and their staff, which would have provided more flexibility and protection for musicians and staff than the EU proposals. These measures were developed following consultation with the UK’s creative industries and would have allowed musicians and their technical staff to travel and perform in the UK and the EU more easily, without needing work-permits. Regrettably, these proposals were rejected by the EU.</p><p> </p><p>We have been engaging extensively with the sector to assess impact and are committed to continuing this close dialogue to ensure they have the support they need to thrive.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 25/01/2021 19:11:15 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

1278433

registered interest
date	19/01/2021
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Musicians: Visas
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of visa arrangements with the EU for UK musicians.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL12311
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2021 answer text <p>The UK and EU have unilaterally decided not to impose visas on short-stay visitors. For short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, UK nationals will not need a visa when travelling to and within the Schengen Area to undertake a limited range of activities, such as tourism, or attending business meetings, or cultural and sports events. However, Member States can require a visa for what they regard as “paid activity”.</p><p>Therefore, UK cultural professionals, including musicians, seeking to tour within the EU will be required to check domestic immigration and visitor rules for each Member State in which they intend to tour. Although some Member States may allow touring without a visa or work permit, others will require musicians and other creative professionals to obtain a visa or work permit, in the same way that they are required for other international artists.</p><p>We recognise that this means there will be some additional processes for those in cultural and creative industries working across the EU. However this does not mean our sectors will not be able to work in the EU nor that our position has changed on being as welcoming as ever to talented EU artists and musicians wishing to perform in the UK.</p><p>We are delivering an extensive programme of engagement with the industry to assess impacts and support these sectors in understanding new requirements. The Secretary of State had a very productive discussion with representatives from across the creative and cultural sectors on the issue on Wednesday 20th January. We have also published guidance online, signposting to official information provided by EU countries about their business travel routes, which is regularly updated.</p><p>We will also look at whether we can work with our partners in EU Member States to find ways to make life easier for those working in the creative industries in our respective countries.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 26/01/2021 16:12:11 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1277042

registered interest
date	15/01/2021
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Musicians: Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 14 January 2021 to Question 135862 on Musicians: Visas, whether the EU offered visa arrangements during negotiations on the future relationship between the UK and the EU which would have allowed UK musicians to tour in the EU visa-free for 90 days.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	138408
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2021 answer text <p>I refer the honourable member to the Secretary of State’s answer to Written Question 135862 on 14th January.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage grouped question UIN 138481 question first answered 20/01/2021 11:11:41 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

1276682

registered interest
date	14/01/2021
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Musicians: Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the UK negotiating team rejected an offer from the EU to enable visa-free travel for musicians across the UK and EU.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	138096
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2021 answer text <p>I refer the honourable member to the Secretary of State’s answer to Written Question 135862 on 14th January.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 19/01/2021 17:19:09 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare

1276351

registered interest
date	13/01/2021
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Musicians: Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on improving the movement rights of musicians and performers to work in the EU.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
uin	137196
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2021 answer text <p>Ministers have regular discussions with their Cabinet Colleagues on a wide range of issues, including cross-border labour mobility with the EU for musicians and other creative professionals.</p><p>The Government recognises the importance of touring for UK musicians and other cultural and creative practitioners, and their support staff. Officials from across government engaged with the performing arts sector extensively throughout negotiations. That engagement has continued since the announcement of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement to ensure they are aware of new requirements. Going forward, we will continue our close dialogue with the creative and cultural sectors to ensure they have the support they need to thrive.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 18/01/2021 20:36:33 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

1275807

registered interest
date	12/01/2021
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Musicians: Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the removal of visa free travel on British musicians within the EU.
tabling member constituency	Erith and Thamesmead
tabling member printed	Abena Oppong-Asare
uin	136656
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2021 answer text <p>The Government recognises the importance of touring for UK musicians and other cultural and creative practitioners, and their support staff.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Leaving the EU has always meant that there would be changes to how touring artists operate in the EU. DCMS has engaged with the sector extensively throughout negotiations and since the announcement of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement to understand the diverse circumstances of companies, organisations and individual practitioners and how they may need to adapt as they plan activity across the European Union.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Going forward we will continue to work closely with the sector, including with representative organisations, to ensure businesses and individuals have the advice and guidance they need to meet new requirements. Touring artists should always check individual member state requirements as these differ across different countries. In some cases, visas and work permits may not be required.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We know that while leaving the EU will bring changes and new processes to touring and working in the EU, it will also bring new opportunities. In all circumstances, we expect UK musicians’ work to continue to be an export that is as highly valued in the European Union as it is across the world.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 18/01/2021 20:38:43 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	4820 label Biography information for Abena Oppong-Asare