Written Question·Treasury·UIN 52166

Orchestras: Tax Allowances

Tabled: 13 May 2025

Answered: 21 May 2025

Question

Anna Gelderd

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport of the potential merits of amending legislation on Orchestra Tax Relief (a) to include voice as an eligible acoustic instrument

Answer

James Murray

The Government supports the creative industries, including orchestras, through funding and through the tax system. Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) provides tax relief on productions costs and provided £33 million of support in 2022-23. To qualify for OTR, a co...

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