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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Entertainment Venues: Covid-19 Support

Thursday 5 November 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The government is engaging with the entertainment sector about challenges due to local covid-19 restrictions.
  • The cultural recovery fund provides 1.57 billion to support museums, music venues, cinemas, and theatres.
  • An additional 258 million from the cultural recovery fund is reserved for future support based on need.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Anne Marie Morris Con
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Local entertainment venues are facing difficulties due to ongoing covid-19 measures.

Question

What steps is the government taking to support entertainment venues that cannot operate because of local covid-19 restrictions?

Answer from Caroline Dinenage

We are continually engaging with the entertainment sector about ongoing challenges and our £1.57 billion cultural recovery fund is helping preserve museums, music venues, cinemas, and theatres across the country.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific actions to support venues unable to operate due to local restrictions were not detailed.

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Q2 Anne Marie Morris Con
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Pavilions did not apply for the initial round of funding due to its financial stability but is now struggling due to reduced business.

Question

Will the Minister consider a new round of funding for the arts and entertainment industry that Pavilions might apply for?

Answer from Caroline Dinenage

£258 million of the cultural recovery fund has been held back to offer further support based on evidenced need later in the financial year. Organisations can also take advantage of business grant and loan schemes, as well as the furlough scheme.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The Minister did not directly confirm a new round of funding specifically for Pavilions or similar venues.

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