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The tourism industry has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with businesses working to reopen safely.
What steps is his Department taking to help the tourism sector reopen safely? Will he ensure that small theatres like the Barn theatre in Cirencester and others get their fair share of the £1.5 billion for theatres and the arts?
The Department is working closely with tourism businesses to reopen safely, introducing a quality mark called “We're Good to Go” and providing grants up to £5,000. The Barn theatre in Cirencester is thanked for its efforts during the crisis, and it is confirmed that the cultural support fund aims to support organisations across the sector, including those without a history of public funding.
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