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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Monday, 12 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 April 2021 (named day). It was answered by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 April 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Busking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether busking is permitted under covid-19 rules.

Answer

Indoor and outdoor performance events with a socially distanced audience are permitted from Step 3 of the Government’s Roadmap (not before 17 May). Busking is permitted from Step 3.

Busking may involve attendees converging on and congregating in a site for a specific performance or activity, and may risk audiences gathering in an uncontrolled environment.

We will continue to work with stakeholders on reopening the live music sector, in line with the timetable set out in the Roadmap.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
179242
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Disease control Busking Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk