Covid-19: Performing Arts

Baroness Bakewell Excerpts
Monday 13th July 2020

(4 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Bakewell Portrait Baroness Bakewell (Lab) [V]
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My Lords, mention has already been made of the national institutions and their international reputations, as well as the spread of small-scale institutions and enterprises around the country and the importance of freelancers in that respect. Going forward, numerous small enterprises are still at risk, so may I suggest that the Government consider underwriting insurance for theatre productions in case they are forced to pause or close?

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran
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I am happy to take the noble Baroness’s suggestion back to the department.