Covid-19: Creative Industries Debate
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Baroness Gardner of Parkes
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Covid-19: Creative Industries
Baroness Gardner of Parkes Excerpts(3 years, 9 months ago)
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Baroness Barran (Con)
We absolutely welcome the announcement from the new director-general about targets. I believe I am right in saying that my department is one of the most diverse in Westminster.
Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Con) [V]
My Lords, the Minister has already made clear some of the points I was going to ask her about. But is she aware of the extent to which the creative industries have helped both the physical and mental well-being of the young and the old during lockdown? It is essential—I hope she will make this point again—that this important aspect is not overlooked and that the Government continue to provide support.
Baroness Barran (Con)
We are absolutely clear that the role of the creative industries in protecting our mental health in particular has been vital during lockdown.