Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support Package

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:37 pm on 7 July 2020.

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Photo of Caroline Dinenage Caroline Dinenage Minister of State 1:37, 7 July 2020

My hon. Friend has set out a range of challenges that we are seeking to overcome. He will know, for example, that some really innovative digital ideas have been put in place over lockdown to allow people to see live performances from their own homes. We know that that is not in any way a substitute for the real thing. We are working hard to get these things up and running again, including museums and galleries, so that people can physically see and touch the exhibitions as quickly as possible. I know that the Secretary of State is keen to engage with my hon. Friend and his Committee at every possible stage and to keep it up to date on how we are progressing with this, because it is fundamental to so many people up and down the country that we do.