Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with the Department for Communities and Local Government on adopting the agent of change principle in planning regulations to help protect live music venues.

We are committed to supporting and promoting a thriving live music industry and grassroots music venues are an important part of this. DCMS is working closely with DCLG on the agent of change and other issues to help ensure the continued survival and growth of this vital and vibrant sector.