Covid-19: Night-time Economy

Earl of Clancarty Excerpts
Tuesday 26th January 2021

(3 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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No, of course we are not happy about it. We are not happy about any of the measures that have we have been forced to put in place because of the pandemic. We want to see these venues reopening, as soon as it is safe.

Earl of Clancarty Portrait The Earl of Clancarty (CB)
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My Lords, live events are a significant aspect of the night-time economy. The need for a Government-backed insurance scheme to protect organisations against the cancellation of events due to Covid cannot be emphasised enough. Many organisations, including festivals, cannot survive much longer without such insurance, which has been granted to the film and TV sector.

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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I outlined the support packages earlier. We want to take into account the concerns of many sectors, such as those that the noble Earl highlights. We will keep these matters under review and my colleagues in DCMS will continue to liaise closely with the sector.