Question to the HM Treasury:

What fiscal steps he is taking to help companies in the live entertainment industry remain in business during the covid-19 outbreak.

The Government has announced unprecedented support for businesses during the pandemic, including those in the live entertainment industry.

Measures include a £1.57 billion fund to support the cultural sectors including live music, theatre and performing arts, and a temporary reduction in VAT to boost the tourism and hospitality industries, for example by reducing the cost of admission to concerts, theatres, fairs, exhibitions and similar events.