9. Debate on the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee report - Impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the arts sector

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:43 pm on 24 June 2020.

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Photo of Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas Independent 4:43, 24 June 2020

(Translated)

And then finally Siân Gwenllian. Thank you for your request to reassess Welsh Government support for the arts. I take that seriously, too, and I will seek to respond to it over the coming months that I have in this role. I also accept that live performance is crucial, not just in terms of income for organisations but also in terms of people's experience and that the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 does place a duty on us as a Government today to take action for the arts. Thank you.