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Arts: Intellectual Property

Commons · Question 16014 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Snell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the proposed working group on independent and smaller creative organisations will consider measures to improve access to licensing and rights management mechanisms for visual artists, cer

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 10 Jul 2026

We are in the process of establishing the working group, and have reached out to prospective members including independent creatives, creative industries trade and member organisations, and individuals with expertise in law and licensing. We are now confi...