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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 26 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 March 2021. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Monday, 8 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Bowling: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions his Department has had with the representatives of the ten-pin bowling sector on financial support for its businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer

I, and my officials, have met with representatives of the Ten-Pin Bowling Proprietor’s Association, along with several other visitor economy stakeholders through the Tourism Industry Council, to assess the impact of COVID-19 and related restrictions on bowling alleys.

Bowling centre operators can continue to access the Government’s comprehensive support package - including the extended furlough and self-employed support schemes, new grant schemes, as well as various government-backed loans.

Alongside a range of other Budget measures to support leisure and hospitality, the Government will continue to provide eligible retail, hospitality and leisure properties in England with 100% business rates relief from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. This will be followed by 66% business rates relief for the period from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
159252
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Finance Disease control Bowling Coronavirus
Link
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