Extract from Commons statement on European Union: Future Relationship - Feb 27

Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab): In our future relationship, it is important that Musicians performers and so on can move freely and continue to go to Europe, and that European performers can come here on a reciprocal basis. What is the Minister’s understanding of the Government’s position on that?

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Michael Gove): The hon. Member makes an important point. He will see that in this document there are details on how we can ensure that those who provide professional services, including artists and Musicians can continue to do so at the end of the transition period. It is critically important that the cultural excellence that so many UK Musicians are responsible for continues to be available to European nations. Whether it is the Bayreuth festival or pop concerts in Belgium, we need to make sure that British talent has a chance to shine.