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<p>a) The Live Comedy Association attends the regular ministerially-chaired roundtables
that ensure we are assisting all our Creative Industries sectors as effectively as
possible. In addition, officials are in regular contact with the Live Comedy Association,
ensuring that the needs of the comedy industry are fully understood. We will continue
to work with the Live Comedy Association to understand the difficulties the comedy
industry faces and help it access support through these challenging times and through
recovery.</p><p>On Sunday 5 July 2020, the Secretary of State announced a major £1.57
billion support package for key cultural organisations to help them through the coronavirus
pandemic. Live comedy is a much loved part of the British cultural landscape. Comedy
venues and organisations will be eligible to apply for support through the package,
just like other performing art forms. Detailed eligibility criteria will be set out
as soon as possible in July.</p><p>b) The Live Comedy Association is a member of the
ministerially-chaired Events and Entertainment Working Group, that is focused on developing
covid-19 secure guidance to enable the safe reopening of the entertainment sector.</p><p>We
have worked closely with the industry on a clear roadmap for the return of the performing
arts and live entertainment sectors providing detailed guidance. We are pleased that,
subject to the success of pilots, which include a number of comedy events, from August
indoor performances with socially distanced audiences will be able to take place.</p><p>
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