Performing Arts
Commons · Question 12968 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Maguire
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department is giving to the live comedy industry.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 2 Jul 2026
The government recognises the important contribution live comedy makes to the UK’s economy and creative sectors.In March, I hosted the first comedy sector roundtable, in which we discussed a number of ways to boost the sector, including strengthening the ...