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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 12 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 May 2021. It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Friday, 21 May 2021 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Bowling: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had with representatives of (a) the British Tenpin Bowling Association and (b) other stakeholders on the financial viability of bowling alleys.

Answer

DCMS officials have engaged extensively with visitor economy stakeholders throughout the pandemic and will continue to meet with representatives from across the sector. I met with representatives of the Tenpin Bowling Proprietors Association on 28 January to discuss the financial impact on bowling alleys.

Bowling centre operators can continue to access the Government’s comprehensive support package - including the extended furlough and self-employed support schemes, new grant schemes, as well as various government-backed loans.

Alongside a range of other measures to support leisure and hospitality, the Government will continue to provide eligible retail, hospitality and leisure properties in England with 100% business rates relief from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. This will be followed by 66% business rates relief for the period from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
872
Session
2021-22
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Finance Bowling
Link
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