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Events Research Programme Liverpool Pilots 2021-05-20

2021-05-20

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Q1 Partial Answer
Christine Jardine Lib Dem
Edinburgh West
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Following pilots held in Liverpool and London as part of the events research programme in May 2021, Christine Jardine is seeking clarity on next steps.
What steps do you plan to take following the events research programme pilot in Liverpool and London? The successful reopening of events is vital for Edinburgh West's economy, which has lost significant revenue from festivals like the Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Highland Show, contributing £65 million annually. Will the impact of these trials be shared with the Scottish Government?
Oliver Dowden
Yes, I am very happy to give the hon. Lady that assurance. This programme has been world-leading. No other country in the world has done quite such extensive piloting of events. The outcomes of the pilots are helping to shape the sort of guidance that we will impose at stage 4 of the road map.
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Specific commitments on sharing impact with Scottish Government were not provided beyond a general assurance
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Q2 Partial Answer
Christine Jardine Lib Dem
Edinburgh West
▸ Context
Following concerns over lost revenue due to cancelled festivals like Edinburgh International Festival and Royal Highland Show, Christine Jardine is pressing for clear next steps based on pilot programmes.
The successful reopening of events is essential for Edinburgh West's economy. We have already suffered significant losses from the cancellation of major festivals such as the Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Highland Show, contributing £65 million annually. With measures outlined by the Secretary of State, we hope to resume these events soon, but will he assure me that the impact of these trials and the lessons learned will be shared with the Scottish Government for them to proceed similarly?
Oliver Dowden
Yes, I am very happy to give the hon. Lady that assurance. This programme has been world-leading. No other country in the world has done quite such extensive piloting of events. The outcomes of the pilots are helping to shape the sort of guidance that we will impose at stage 4 of the road map.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific commitments on sharing impact with Scottish Government were not provided beyond a general assurance
Response accuracy