Parliamentary Search

Written question asked by Tracey Crouch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2020. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Historic Buildings: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had with (a) English Heritage, (b) Historic England, (c) Historic Royal Palaces and (d) the Churches Conservation Trust on (i) support for and (ii) the preservation of built heritage during the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer

The government fully recognises the significant impact that COVID-19 is having on the heritage sector. From the very beginning of this crisis, I have been hosting weekly meetings with the sector to better understand how it is affecting organisations and where we can provide support. English Heritage, Historic England, Historic Royal Palaces and the Churches Conservation Trust are either represented directly at these meetings or are members of other organisations that are.

They continue to provide a valuable opportunity for me to listen to concerns of the sector and for the attendees to flag any emerging issues including those related to the preservation and support of our built heritage.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54087
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Historic buildings English Heritage Churches Conservation Trust Historic Royal Palaces Historic England Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk