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<p>The Government has been here for culture throughout the pandemic, and, as we emerge
from it, we know that the public will want to be there, too. As our cultural institutions
reopen, we will encourage people to get out there and support them and we will continue
to provide guidance to ensure venues are safe for the public.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The
Government’s roadmap to recovery reaffirms its commitment to publish a Tourism Recovery
Plan in support of the sector. The Government intends to set out proposals in the
spring, including plans for a world class marketing campaign to welcome back visitors
to the UK as soon as it is safe to do so.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>DCMS has
been working closely with the tourism, arts and cultural sectors to ensure that they
are ready for reopening. The government published the roadmap on 22 February, which
sets out a step-by-step plan to ease restrictions in England cautiously.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>The design of the roadmap has been informed by the latest scientific
evidence and seeks a balance between our key social and economic priorities, whilst
preserving the health and safety of the country. The scientific evidence shows that
opening too early or too quickly risks a further lockdown.</p><p>The Government recognises
that this continues to be an incredibly challenging time and that there are many cultural
organisations and professionals who are currently facing difficult and uncertain circumstances.
We are continuing to engage extensively with stakeholders from across DCMS’s sectors
to understand the impacts of the pandemic and to determine how sectors can reopen
when it is safe to do so.</p><p> </p>
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