House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Support for arts, culture and heritage sector
07 July 2020 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Oliver Dowden Con Hertsmere
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK government has established a 1.57 billion rescue package for the arts, creative, and heritage sectors affected by the pandemic.
- Grants, repayable finance, and capital investment for construction projects are included in the funding.
- Detailed guidance on the allocation of funds will be provided by DCMS Arms Length Bodies shortly.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the economic support provided by the UK government to the arts, creative, and heritage sectors affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Action requested
A £1.57 billion rescue package has been established to help cultural institutions survive and reopen safely, including grants, repayable finance, and capital investment for construction projects. The funding will be allocated through DCMS Arms Length Bodies with detailed guidance to follow shortly.
Key facts
- £1.57 billion rescue package announced.
- £1.15 billion for cultural organisations in England as grants and repayable finance.
- £100 million for national cultural institutions in England and the English Heritage Trust.
- £120 million capital investment to restart construction on cultural infrastructure paused due to pandemic.
- Extra £188 million allocated via Barnett formula: Northern Ireland (£33M), Scotland (£97M), Wales (£59M).
- Arts Council England, British Film Institute, Historic England, National Lottery Heritage Fund involved in decision-making.