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Support for Hospitality, Tourism and Entertainment

Tuesday 7 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Minister met with ExcludedUK and freelancers who have fallen through gaps in government schemes.
  • UK has one of the world's most generous coronavirus support schemes for self-employed people.
  • A 1.57 billion cultural fund was recently announced to target those in need, such as freelancers.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Doughty Labour (Co-op) Cardiff South and Penarth
Economy Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Discussions about fiscal support for various sectors affected by the pandemic, focusing on those in cultural and creative industries.

Question

What fiscal support is being provided to the theatre and entertainment sector during the covid-19 outbreak? Like other Members, I met this morning with ExcludedUK and people such as freelancers who have fallen between the gaps of different Government schemes. The package for the creative industries is welcome but what will the Government do to support thousands of people in those industries?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch (Financial Secretary to the Treasury)

The UK has one of the world's most generous coronavirus support schemes which includes many self-employed people. A £1.57 billion cultural fund was recently announced and is targeting those in need, such as freelancers.

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