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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Culture and Entertainment Industries

Thursday 18 March 2021 · 3 questions

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

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government's road map provides a step-by-step plan to safely reopen culture, entertainment and sport.
  • The Government will give as much notice as possible regarding events planned for later in the year.
  • All outdoor sports can resume from 29 March, reflecting the importance of children's sport for physical and mental health.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Pauline Latham Con
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP is concerned about the reopening of cultural and entertainment sectors post-COVID-19 restrictions.

Question

What steps are being taken to support the reopening of the culture and entertainment industries as COVID-19 restrictions ease?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

The Government's road map provides a step-by-step plan to safely reopen culture, entertainment and sport. This includes an events research programme which will consider how restrictions can be lifted at step 4 through piloting major events such as the FA cup final and the world snooker championships. Funding announced at the Budget, including a further £390 million for culture and £300 million for sport, will support these industries as they reopen.

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Q2 David Amess Con
Context

The MP is concerned about the Southend carnival being cancelled for a second year due to ongoing restrictions uncertainty.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend reassure me that events planned for later in the year will be given plenty of notice whether they can go ahead?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

I share my hon. Friend's regret that Southend carnival is not going ahead. The Government will of course give as much notice as we can, and we have already set out a clear plan that will allow events such as that to return quickly and safely. We are working closely with our stakeholders to give them as much notice as we can and to guide them through each step.

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Not addressed: specific commitment on sufficient notice for Southend carnival

How: Working Closely With Stakeholders

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Q3 Pauline Latham Con
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP highlights the impact of the past year on young people and advocates for prioritising children's sport as restrictions ease.

Question

Does my right hon. Friend agree that, as restrictions are eased and many organisations reopen, it is vital that children's sport is prioritised?

Answer from Oliver Dowden

Yes, my hon. Friend is absolutely right. We all of course in this House know how important sport is for young people's physical and mental health. That is why all outdoor sports can resume from 29 March, and I would note that that is the first significant easing after schools. In addition, the Education Secretary and I are working closely with sports' national governing bodies and Sport England on an extensive offer of activities in schools over the summer period.

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