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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Sports and Music: Covid-19 Restrictions

Thursday 24 September 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Indoor sports and music groups must adhere to the rule of six.
  • Outdoor team sports are largely exempt from the rule of six restrictions.
  • Non-professional performing arts groups can continue to rehearse and perform together in a covid-secure venue.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Recent upsurge in covid-19 cases has led to confusion over the application of restrictions for indoor sports and music activities.

Question

What steps have been taken to ensure parity in the application of covid-19 restrictions to sports and music groups? Indoor sport and music groups must follow the rule of six, while outdoor team sports are largely exempted from these rules. These restrictions will be regularly reviewed.

Answer from Caroline Dinenage

In response to the recent increase in cases, indoor sport and music groups must follow the rule of six. However, outdoor team sport and exercise are largely exempted from these rules. The restrictions will be regularly reviewed.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific clarity and consistency measures for applying restrictions to sports and music activities were not provided.

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Q2 Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Brass bands, choirs, and similar groups have faced unclear and contradictory guidance regarding rehearsals and performances during the pandemic.

Question

Brass bands and choirs are a core part of our cultural identity. The guidance in terms of brass bands and choirs rehearsing and performing together again has been unclear, confusing and, at times, even contradictory. Will the Minister today please provide clarity on the guidance for rehearsals and clear support for these groups?

Answer from Caroline Dinenage

Non-professional performing art groups, including choirs, orchestras and drama groups, can continue to rehearse and perform together in a covid-secure venue. This is a planned activity and they must carry it out in a way that ensures there is no interaction between groups of six at any one time.

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