Covid-19 Support for Culture and Arts Sector
2021-06-22
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The MP questioned the adequacy of support given to the cultural sector, noting specific concerns about delays in payments affecting performing arts.
What assessment has been made of the support provided to the culture and arts sector during the covid-19 outbreak? The Minister is right to point out the unprecedented sums given, but does he recognise that further four-week delay is crippling future plans for the performing arts?
In March 2021, the Chancellor announced an additional £300 million on top of the existing £1.57 billion culture recovery fund support. My hon Friend is right to draw attention to the success of the film insurance scheme which has protected over 45,000 jobs and £1.6 billion of spend.
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The specific ask for a Government-backed insurance scheme was not addressed directly.
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Q2
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The MP highlighted the impact of further delays on future plans in the performing arts sector, stressing the need for certainty and a Government-backed insurance scheme similar to that used in film and TV production.
Does the Minister recognise the crippling effect of uncertainty on future plans in the performing arts? Will he consider industry calls for a Government-backed insurance scheme?
The success of the film insurance scheme has protected over 45,000 jobs and £1.6 billion of spend. The Chancellor announced additional £300 million support at Budget anticipating further delays.
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The specific ask for an insurance scheme was not addressed directly.
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The MP highlighted the continued hardships faced by the live events sector, mentioning specific calls from UK Music and We Make Events for additional financial support, VAT reduction extension, and Government-backed insurance.
Why has the UK Government not provided additional financial support to the live events sector as called for by organisations like UK Music and We Make Events?
The Chancellor has set out a package of £352 billion including time-to-pay arrangements, loans, business grants and universal credit uplift. The hon Member frequently raises the plight of those individuals hit by covid.
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The specific ask for additional financial support was not addressed directly.
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