Written questions

Cinemas: Government Assistance

Commons · Question 115972 · Tabled 25 Feb 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 5 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what opportunities her department has for independent cinemas to apply for national support schemes.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 5 Mar 2026

Independent cinemas play an important role in our communities, providing an accessible form of culture for people across the UK. Independent cinemas can apply for various public funding schemes through DCMS's Arm's Length Bodies if they meet the eligibili...