Third Report - Impact of COVID-19 on DCMS sectors: First Report
Select Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 291
23 July 2020
Government response
3rd Special Report - Impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectors: Government Response to Committee’s Third Report of Session 2019–21 · published 14 Oct 2020
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
The lack of visibility of women’s sport this summer risks undoing work to improve funding...
Recommendation
The lack of visibility of women’s sport this summer risks undoing work to improve funding for women’s elite sport. Cancellation of women’s events is likely to reduce the number of women being inspired to take part in sporting activities. In …
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Government Response Summary
The government recognises the negative impact of the pandemic on women's sport and states its commitment to raising the profile and encouraging commercial investment. It mentions a ministerial meeting with sports bodies and Women in Sport, and a general commitment to working closely with the sector, but does not outline specific plans or policies for future support or to ensure men’s elite sports are not prioritised.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 59
We welcome the Government’s commitment to provide £1.57 billion in funding for our cultural and...
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s commitment to provide £1.57 billion in funding for our cultural and heritage sectors; however, whether it is enough to safeguard the cultural sector will ultimately depend on how long institutions remain closed or subject to social …
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Government Response Summary
The government responded by detailing the swift allocation of Culture Recovery Fund money to various sub-sectors, including grassroots music venues and independent cinemas, and stated its commitment to ensure fair distribution that protects smaller organisations and local cultural venues.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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