It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I congratulate the hon. Member for Midlothian on securing this important debate and raise significant issues that he set out in his speech. The past months have been intensely difficult for businesses and workers in the events industry due to the challenges of rising covid-19 cases. Despite the success of pilot tests in early September, they were overtaken by circumstances. The Government support packages include deferral of VAT payments, a year-long rates holiday, guaranteed loan schemes, and the coronavirus job retention scheme, with 94% of events venues benefitting from it. The new job support scheme helps viable businesses facing lower demand due to covid-19. The Chancellor announced an extension to this scheme for those directly employed by business conference venues and exhibition centres that have been unable to open due to further measures to address rising cases. I recognise the frustration in the sector and commit to continuing to reappraise what has happened so far and ensure clarity as soon as possible.