Culture, media and sport Flashcards
What will the government’s approach to the BBC licence fee?
Free TV licences should be maintained for over-75s, funded by the BBC.
How much will we invest in grassroots football?
£550 million - the biggest ever government boost in grassroots football. A four-fold increase in investment.
We will support the growth in women’s football by making sure every bid includes plans to increase opportunities for female participation. And it will benefit disadvantaged communities most with 40 per cent of the investment going to the most deprived 20 per cent of the country.
What is our plan for the World Cup?
A 2030 UK-Ireland joint-bid.
What is our plan for grassroots football?
By 2030, £2 billion investment will mean that every family in England will be 15 minutes away from a local football pitch (on average).
2,000 new AstroTurf pitches and 20,000 new grass pitches.
How are we investing in civil infrastructure?
The largest cultural capital programme in a century of £250 million to support local libraries and museums.
How will we improve community spirit?
Cultural Investment Fund to support activities, tradition, and events that bring communities together.
What will we introduce at football matches?
Work with fans to introduce safe standing.
How will we support local newspapers?
Extending their business rates relief.
What festival are we having in 2022?
Festival of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which will encourage our leading arts and cultural organisations, universities, research institutes, and businesses to come together to inspire the next generation of British innovation and creativity (coincides with the Birmingham Commonwealth Games)
Who will we provide rates relief for?
Music venues and cinemas
How big is our cultural capital programme?
£250 million to support local libraries and museums
What is our approach to national museums?
Free entry
How will we promote freedom of the press?
Repeal s.40 Crime and Courts Act 2014, which seeks to coerce the press.
What will we do about the Leveson Inquiry?
Not proceed to the second stage.
