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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Pandemic Insurance Support For Heritage Festivals

23 March 2021 · 0 other contributors · 2,166 words

Opened by Theresa Villiers Con Chipping Barnet

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At a glance

Theresa Villiers raised concerns about pandemic insurance support for heritage festivals in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about the impact of the pandemic on heritage festivals and local economies.
  • Urges the Government to support pandemic insurance schemes for festivals to prevent cancellations.
  • Appeals for financial support from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Key requests to Government

I urge the Government to support pandemic insurance schemes for festivals and events to prevent further cancellations this summer, which would aid economic recovery and signal that the UK is open for business again. Additionally, I appeal for financial support from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Opened the debate

Theresa Villiers Con Chipping Barnet

I am concerned about the impact of the year-long health emergency on individuals and communities. The battle of Barnet in 1471 was a significant turning point, with up to 4,000 lives lost, marking the first extensive use of handguns and curbing the power of magnates. I acknowledge anxiety over the exact location of the battlefield but emphasize its importance for heritage tourism and local businesses. In 2018, around 6,500 people attended a medieval festival celebrating the battle.

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