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Q1
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The Culture Recovery Fund has provided financial aid to various organisations in the culture and heritage sectors, including specific examples from David Johnston's constituency.
What progress his Department has made on allocating further support to the culture and heritage sector through the Culture Recovery Fund. Over £1 billion has been allocated, with £800 million supporting almost 4,000 organisations across England. An additional £390 million was announced in the Budget, taking dedicated pandemic support for culture to nearly £2 billion.
Over £1 billion from the culture recovery fund has been allocated, including £800 million supporting almost 4,000 organisations and sites across the whole of England. More than 80% of grants and 85% of loans awarded in the first round have now been paid. An additional £390 million for the fund was announced in the Budget.
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Q2
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The Culture Recovery Fund has supported organisations such as the Cholsey and Wallingford railway, the Oxford Philharmonic, and the Didcot Railway Centre.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that just as people have been very good at supporting their local shops during the pandemic, it would be great if they can go and visit their local culture and heritage sites when restrictions lift to help them recover?
I completely agree. The Government have been here for culture throughout the pandemic, and as we emerge from it, I know that the public will want to be there too. We encourage people to get out there and support cultural institutions reopening, including those in David Johnston's constituency.
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Encouragement rather than concrete actions or timelines to support local culture and heritage sites post-pandemic.
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