Parliamentary Search

Written question asked by Tracy Brabin (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2020 (named day). It was answered by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Arts and Libraries: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent estimate he has made of the number of jobs that will be lost in 2020 within the arts, heritage and libraries sub-sector as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer

In order to support the sustainability of the Arts sector, DCMS has worked closely with Arts Council England (ACE) to provide a tailored package of financial support. In March, ACE announced a £160m emergency response package to complement the financial measures already announced by the Government and to ensure immediate resilience of this vital sector.

This package includes £140 million of support for artistic organisations and £20 million for individuals, so they can better sustain themselves, and their work, in the coming months. More than 9000 individuals and organisations have been successful in applying for this emergency funding. Additionally, the National Lottery Heritage Fund launched the £50 million Heritage Emergency Fund, and Historic England has launched two £2 million Emergency Funds.

The Secretary of State, myself and officials continue to consult the Art and Heritage sectors extensively to ensure we fully understand the impacts of Covid-19 and remain well placed to respond as it develops.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63451
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Cultural heritage Arts Disease control Libraries Unemployment Coronavirus
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk