Question follow-through · 8497

Cinemas: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support single-screen and community-run cinemas to remain financially sustainable, modernise their facilities and deliver accessible film experiences to loc

answeredDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport

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Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tabled
10 Jun 2026
Target answer date
17 Jun 2026
Answer
17 Jun 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support single-screen and community-run cinemas to remain financially sustainable, modernise their facilities and deliver accessible film experiences to loc

  2. 17 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    Independent cinemas serve as essential cultural cornerstones for local communities, providing invaluable access to the arts while driving economic vitality on our high streets. Independent cinemas can apply for a number of funding schemes. For example, th...

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