Lords debates impact of arts sector on jobs and growth

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On Thursday 6 February, members of the House of Lords will debate the contribution of the creative industries to the government’s growth mission and to creating jobs and productivity growth.

Debate

Baroness Thornton (Labour), former Lords opposition spokesperson for culture, media and sport, will put forward the debate. 

This is a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.     

Members speaking 

Contributing members are expected to include:

Baroness Bakewell (Labour), broadcaster and founder of the National Campaign for the Arts
Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrats), presenter, producer and governor of the National Film and Television School
Lord Berkeley of Knighton (Crossbench), composer and trustee of the Mid Wales Music Trust
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (Liberal Democrats), trustee of One Dance UK, Birmingham and the Lowry Arts Centre, Salford Quays
Viscount Chandos (Labour), trustee and associated company director of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts
Viscount Colville of Culross (Crossbench), journalist, director and senior producer for the BBC
Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall (Labour), chief executive of the Royal Opera House and governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company
Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative), former Minister for Arts and Heritage at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Baroness Prashar (Crossbench), former non-executive director of Channel 4 and member of the Arts Council
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara (Labour), former director of the British Fim Institute
Baroness Wilcox of Newport (Labour), chair of trustees at the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre
Lord Willetts (Conservative), trustee of the Booker Prize Foundation.

Baroness Twycross (Labour), Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will respond on behalf of the government.

Get involved 

Watch and read the debate  

Watch live on Parliament TV from 11.45am or read the Lords Hansard transcript (available from three hours after the debate).

Explore background information  

Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Learn more about how the House of Lords checks and challenges government.

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