PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
Sports and Music: Covid-19 Restrictions - 24 September 2020 (Commons/Commons Chamber)
Debate Detail
Contributions from Alex Davies-Jones, are highlighted with a yellow border.
Alex Davies-Jones
Pontypridd
Caroline Dinenage
The Minister for Digital and Culture
In the light of the recent upsurge in covid-19 cases, indoor sport and music groups must follow the rule of six. However, outdoor team sport and exercise are largely exempted from the rules, and, of course, these restrictions will be regularly reviewed.
Alex Davies-Jones [V]
Brass bands and choirs are a core part of our cultural identity. The guidance in terms of brass bands and choirs rehearsing and performing together again has been unclear, confusing and, at times, even contradictory. Will the Minister today please provide clarity on the guidance for rehearsals and clear support for these groups, because the only thing full of hot air at the moment seems to be this Government?
Caroline Dinenage
I completely understand the hon. Lady’s frustration; it has been really difficult to bring back choirs and orchestras at an amateur level, because it has been difficult to establish the risks. However, we do know that non-professional performing art groups, including choirs, orchestras and drama groups, can continue to rehearse and perform together in a covid-secure venue, where that is a planned activity and they can carry it out in a way that ensures there is no interaction between groups of six at any one time.
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