Extract from oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: Performing Arts - July 13

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 07:49

The Earl of Clancarty (CB) [V]: My Lords, even with the funding, this could yet be a disaster for the music sector where 90% of the workforce is self-employed. Will the Government extend the self-employed scheme at least until the end of the year? Otherwise, there is the danger that many talented musicianswill leave the industry or go abroad. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Barran) (Con): I beg to differ with the...Request free trial