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<p>We seek to reopen outdoor elements of galleries and museums in Step 2, with indoor
elements at these attractions opening at Step 3. This acknowledges the higher transmission
risk posed by indoor settings.</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><strong> </strong></p><p>The Chancellor announced in the
2021 Budget an additional £300 million to support theatres, museums and other cultural
organisations in England through the Culture Recovery Fund. The Chancellor also set
out that we will provide £90 million funding to support our government-sponsored national
museums and some cultural bodies in England due to the financial impact of Covid-19.
This is in addition to the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and
the continued reduction in VAT, among other measures.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p>
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