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Musicians: Visas

Asked by Dame Caroline DinenageConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 9 May 2025UIN 49335

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress she has made on a touring agreement with the EU.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The UK Government remains in constructive dialogue with the EU on tackling the challenges facing UK musicians and their support staff when touring in the EU, as well as other EU reset priorities. Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds and European trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič have been tasked with moving discussions forward and leaders will take stock at the UK-EU Summit in May.

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