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Written question asked by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Friday, 12 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 March 2021 (named day). It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 March 2021 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Events Industry: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to paragraph 118 of the Government's Covid-19 Response - Spring 2021 Command Paper CP398, published in February 2021, what premises are able to be used to hold (a) weddings, (b) wedding receptions and (c) commemorative events including wakes.

Answer

Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships was published on 22 March and can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships#wedding-and-civil-partnership-ceremony-venues

We recognise that any restrictions on wedding venues may be disappointing for those planning such events, but we have to take necessary steps to limit transmission of COVID-19. This includes the closure of some settings and restrictions on social contact, including wedding and civil partnership ceremonies. By their very nature, weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are events that bring families and friends together, making them particularly vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate the sacrifices people have had to make across the COVID-19 pandemic and we do not wish to keep any restrictions in place longer than we need to.

In the COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021, the Government has set out the gradual and cautious approach to reopening in England, guided by science and the data, including the staged return of weddings and civil partnerships, as well as sporting events.

In order to inform the pace and sequencing of the roadmap, the Government commissioned advice and modelling from SAGE and its sub-groups. Scientific evidence supporting the government response to coronavirus is regularly published here - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/scientific-evidence-supporting-the-government-response-to-coronavirus-covid-19.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
167836
Session
2019-21
Related items
COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021
Monday, 22 February 2021
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Cabinet Office: Written Questions
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Registered interest declared
Yes
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Buildings Disease control Funerals Coronavirus Events industry Weddings
Link
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