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Friday, October 07, 2011
Ian Murray MP Begins IPT Fellowship
Edinburgh South MP, Ian Murray, has begun a series of placements learning about the UK’s cultural and creative industries this month as part of the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) Fellowship programme. The unique programme is designed to promote better understanding between industry and Parliament.
Mr Murray will visit a range of organisations across the UK to develop a better understanding of the national significance of the cultural and creative industry and its impact on the UK economy. The IPT Fellowship offers a mutual, non-political and non-lobbying platform for both parties to gain a better understanding of the drivers for both industry and Parliament. Fellowships investigate all aspects of business, from shop-floor to board room offering the opportunity to see first-hand the impact of Government legislation.
The Fellowship began with placements closer to home as Mr Murray spent some time with Creative Scotland in Edinburgh, where he saw first-hand their investment in the arts and how it benefits the people of Scotland. The programme incorporates some further regional placements with visits to Realise Digital Design and WASPS Studios. Mr Murray will then cross the border visiting organisations such as PACT, ITV and the Royal Opera House as he explores the performing arts, broadcasting and production, and the wider media and creative industries across the UK.
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| Fig 1: Ian Murray MP meets Bernie Regan to discuss Creative Scotland’s marketing and communications activity. In the background, an exhibition of work by young Scottish artists is being installed in Creative Scotland’s showcasing space. |
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Fig 2: Ian Murray MP takes in a showreel of films which have been supported by Creative Scotland. |
Andrew Dixon, CEO, Creative Scotland said, “Creative Scotland is pleased to host Ian Murray so that he can see at first hand the energy and new thinking that Creative Scotland is delivering to promote Scotland’s cultural strengths. Ian will see at first hand our work across the creative industries and festivals.”
Ian Murray MP said, “I signed up to do my Fellowship examining the cultural and creative industries as I feel it is incredibly important to understand its impact on the UK economy. The IPT has put together a fascinating and varied programme of visits right across the UK allowing me the opportunity to explore issues from access to finance all the way through to production. I’m also very interested in finding out how young people access careers and how we can find apprenticeships and training in these industries. Edinburgh is the cultural capital of the world and I’m keen to ensure we have the best foundations to continue to build on our wonderful city’s reputation.”
Image courtesy of Allan Shedlock. Rights reserved by Creative Scotland.