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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 March 2021. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Fairgrounds: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to guidance, Covid-19 Response - Spring 2021, at what stage the Government plans that travelling showpeople will be able to proceed with (a) fairground rides and (b) other services at (i) events and (ii) festivals.

Answer

Outdoor funfairs and fairgrounds operated by travelling showpeople can reopen in Step 2 - no earlier than 12 April. These events will be subject to local authority approval. The rules on social contact outdoors will apply in these settings. For Step 2, this means groups must be limited to up to 6 people or 2 households.

Outdoor funfairs and fairgrounds will also need to be organised by a business, charity or similar organisation; comply with COVID-Secure guidance with reasonable steps to limit the risk of transmission and the completion of a risk assessment; and ensure that those attending do not mix beyond what is permitted by the social contact limits (unless another exemption exists, such as for work purposes, or supervised activities for children).

Remaining outdoor entertainment, such as outdoor theatres, cinemas (except drive-in) and circuses, will reopen in Step 3 - no earlier than 17 May, and at least five weeks after Step 2, following a further review of the data and the four tests.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
167958
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Disease control Fairgrounds Coronavirus
Link
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