Deadline approaching for DCMS Brexit inquiry

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s inquiry into the impact of Brexit on the creative industries is drawing to a close, with written submissions invited until Friday 28 October.

The inquiry – focusing on the creative industries, tourism and the digital single market – is seeking evidence about whether the UK will be able to attract and retain talent from across the world in order to “maintain its high reputation” in the creative industries. 

It also asks about the potential impact of the loss of specialised European funding, such as the Creative Europe fund and the more general Regional Development fund, and whether the funds could be replaced by support from the UK Government, tax exemptions or private sponsorship.

The inquiry follows continued confusion about whether European-funded schemes will continue.

Speaking about the inquiry, Damian Collins MP, acting Chair of the Committee, said: "The process of leaving the European Union is one of the greatest challenges that the United Kingdom faces today. The creative industries and tourism are two of the most important sectors in our economy, and we have to make sure that Brexit can become a success for them.

“For this inquiry, we want to examine all of the challenges and opportunities that Brexit could bring. We have set out some of the specific issues that we will be focusing on, but we want to hear from people and organisations in the creative and tourism sectors on any concerns or ideas they may have relating to Brexit."

Written submissions can be made here.