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Culture Recovery Fund

Thursday 24 September 2020 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The culture recovery fund of 1.57 billion was announced to support the culture and heritage sector.
  • The fund has saved 135 grassroots music venues from collapse.
  • The Secretary of State offered to wish the Stag theatre in Sevenoaks luck for its culture recovery fund application.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sarah Dines
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The question arises from the need for financial assistance to cultural and heritage organisations affected by the pandemic.

Question

What progress has been made on delivering support for the culture and heritage sector through the £1.57 billion culture recovery fund?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

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 Laura Trott Con Sevenoaks
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The local community and councils are supporting a much-loved theatre, but it is at risk due to financial difficulties.

Question

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?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

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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Not addressed: The exact timeline for the theatre's application outcome was not specified.

How: Of Course

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Q3 Sarah Dines
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Historic house wedding venues are facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic.

Question

Will the Secretary of State consider utilising leftover funds from the culture recovery fund to create an emergency fund for historic house wedding venues?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

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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Not addressed: The direct commitment to use leftover funds for a new emergency fund was not given.

How: Of Course We Will Continue

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