Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 33
33
Deferred
Government must ensure the Growth and Skills Levy fully benefits film and HETV sectors.
Recommendation
We welcome the Government’s plans for a Growth and Skills Levy that meets the needs of the film and HETV sectors, and wider creative industries. The rollout of shorter apprenticeships is welcome, but the Government must now go further to ensure the industry maximises its use of levy funds and derives the fullest benefit from them. (Conclusion, Paragraph 119)
Government Response Summary
The government committed to scaling up the UK Global Screen Fund from £7 million to £18 million per year as part of a new £75 million Screen Growth Package. However, this action relates to a different fund and did not directly address maximizing the use of skills levy funds for apprenticeships as requested.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
We agree. The UK Global Screen Fund is a valuable and well-regarded programme,15 and as part of our new £75 million Screen Growth Package (2026–2029) the government has committed to scaling up the Fund from the current £7 million per year to £18 million per year. The Fund has already contributed to the success of countless award-winning films and screen businesses. This increased funding will support the distribution of up to 200 films and the creation of up to 75 new international film and TV co- productions, and will support up to 175 screen businesses to develop their international capability. As part of the Review of the Implementation of UK-EU Trade and Co- operation Agreement in 2026 the Government should seek to rejoin Creative Europe as an associate member.