Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 66536
Arts: Publishing
Tabled: 10 July 2025
Answered: 15 July 2025
Named DayQuestion
Valerie Vaz
Labour — Walsall and Bloxwich
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, for what reason the Creative Industries Sector Plan does not include the publishing sector; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of updating that plan to include that sector.
Answer
Chris BryantThe Creative Industries Sector Plan is a growth plan for all creative sectors, including publishing.
It recognises the vital role of publishing in the creative ecosystem, and provides substantial support for all creative businesses, including publishers, with cross-cutting measures for access to finance, innovation, IP protection, skills development, and export support.