Every parliamentary written question tabled by Stephen Gethins this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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Media and Sport, what representations she has made to her EU counterparts on ensuring that UK citizens enjoy the same access to (a) museums, (b) historical sites and (c) other visitor attractions as EU citizens do.
We would welcome moves by EU partners to promote greater access to their museums, especially considering the free access we provide to our national museums and galleries, but we are not members of the EU.
Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing legislation protecting the operability of purchased video games.
The Government is aware of concerns relating to the operability of video games including the life-span of licensed, online-only video games. We appreciate the frustrations of players of some games that have been discontinued. The Government has responded to a petition on this issue.There are no plans to amend existing consumer law on disabling video games. Those selling games must comply with existing requirements in consumer law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) and Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). We will continue to monitor this issue.
Media and Sport, when the Leader of Dundee City Council can expect to receive a response to his letter dated 14 November 2024.
Thank you to the Leader of the Council for the invitations in his letter, they will be responded to shortly. I apologise for the delay.
Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK leaving the EU on touring musicians.
We fully recognise the scale of challenges facing professionals wishing to tour in Europe. Many have concluded it is simply not economically viable or logistically possible to tour in Europe. That denies European audiences the opportunity to hear British artists and it denies artists a chance to build their career. That is why we have pledged to do everything we can to help our touring artists.We are already working collaboratively with the live music sector to address these key issues for our brilliant musicians, artists and their support staff and are engaging with the EU and EU Member States, with a view to improving arrangements for touring across the European continent without seeing a return to free movement. This is a priority for the whole ministerial team, the department and the government.
Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of leaving the EU on the music industry.
Since the UK’s departure from the EU, DCMS hase closely monitored the sector's adaptation, particularly regarding touring. This Government is working closely with the music industry, and with guidance and support to help artists and professionals navigate the challenges that have emerged.We will engage with the EU and EU Member States, and explore how best to improve arrangements for touring across the European continent without seeing a return to free movement. Our priority remains ensuring that UK artists can continue to thrive on the global stage, including in the EU.