Written questions

Musicians: EU Countries

Commons · Question 13469 · Tabled 26 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 1 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to improve UK-EU cultural cooperation, particularly for UK based musicians wanting to perform in European destinations.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 1 Jul 2026

As noted in the Common Understanding from the inaugural UK-EU Summit in May last year, the UK and EU are committed to cultural and artistic exchange, including through the activities of touring artists. This is a priority, as set out in the Government’s m...