Events Industry
Commons · Question 13113 · Tabled 25 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Damian Hinds
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what long-term impact she projects on (a) total economic activity (b) export earnings from the closure of the Business Events Growth Programme.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 9 Jul 2026
DCMS recognises the significant economic contribution of business events, which facilitate trade and investment, support jobs and generate visitor spending across the UK. Industry data reveals that UK conferences and meetings generated an estimated £22.5 ...