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Q1
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The question arises from the need for financial assistance to cultural and heritage organisations affected by the pandemic.
What progress has been made on delivering support for the culture and heritage sector through the £1.57 billion culture recovery fund?
The culture recovery fund of £1.57 billion was announced to help countless organisations weather the pandemic storm. It has already saved 135 grassroots music venues from collapse, and Arts Council England is currently assessing thousands of applications, with successful applicants being informed in October.
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Q2
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The local community and councils are supporting a much-loved theatre, but it is at risk due to financial difficulties.
Will my right hon. Friend wish the Stag theatre in Sevenoaks luck in its upcoming application to the culture recovery fund? If successful, will he join me at the annual pantomime?
Of course, I am very happy to wish it the best of luck. The decision will be made by Arts Council England. If successful, I would be delighted to join my hon. Friend in a pantomime performance.
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The exact timeline for the theatre's application outcome was not specified.
Of Course
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Q3
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Historic house wedding venues are facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic.
Will the Secretary of State consider utilising leftover funds from the culture recovery fund to create an emergency fund for historic house wedding venues?
My hon. Friend makes a very important point. Our wonderful country houses are cultural institutions and venues. The Government have provided extensive support through furlough, business loans, and VAT relief that will have benefited them, but we will continue to look at other proposals.
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The direct commitment to use leftover funds for a new emergency fund was not given.
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