Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what plans his Department has to allow the reopening of circuses and travelling shows as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased; and if he will make a statement.

The Government has announced a £1.57 billion package to support the cultural and creative sectors as we take steps towards audiences returning to live performances.

We have also developed a five-stage roadmap which provides a clear pathway back for the sector. The next stage of the roadmap will be performances outdoors with social distancing.

DCMS is working closely with the sector and medical experts on our phased approach.