Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Whittingdale and Laura Trott

Thursday 24th September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Whittingdale]

The Conservative manifesto did say that we believed it should be funded by the BBC. Those who are on low incomes and are eligible for pension credit will continue to receive a free licence. I hope that all those who may be eligible make sure they receive pension credit. The Government continue to believe that the BBC needs to do more to support older people.

[Laura Trott (Sevenoaks) (Con)]

What progress his Department has made on delivering support for the culture and heritage sector through the culture recovery fund.