Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Rejected
UK compensation for lost Creative Europe funding benefits remains inadequate.
Conclusion
The UK has not adequately compensated for the loss of Creative Europe funding, of which it was a net beneficiary, and simply increasing UKGSF will not deliver all the benefits that membership of that network did. (Conclusion, Paragraph 34)
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the value of cultural exchange with Europe and is strengthening ties, but rejects rejoining Creative Europe, instead highlighting the scaled-up UK Global Screen Fund and other engagement as its means of supporting international ambitions.
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
The government has reset our relationship with our European neighbours. We want to use our strengthened ties to deliver a long-term UK-EU strategic partnership to improve lives and bolster prosperity, including within the arts and creative sectors. This is why the first ever UK-EU Summit on 19 May recognised the value of cultural and artistic exchange. Whilst we do not have any plans to rejoin Creative Europe, we recognise these sectors’ unique and valuable contributions to Europe’s diverse cultural landscape, and the economic benefits that relationship brings. We are supporting the international ambitions of the cultural and creative industries through various initiatives, including by scaling up the UK Global Screen Fund that supports UK independent screen content in reaching international audiences. The government is engaging at all levels with European partners. We are mindful that the Audiovisual Media Services Directive is currently the subject of a formal review by the European Commission, and we are clear about the mutual benefits of the UK’s position in the European audiovisual ecosystem. We do not believe that sharing with the Committee any assessment related to ongoing engagement or policy developments would be appropriate or ultimately beneficial for the UK’s international relations.