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

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking through the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 to provide support to help enable Civil Society organisations to grow.

The Autumn Budget and Spending Review set out commitments that will continue to benefit civil society in the years ahead. Growing and evolving Civil Society, alongside other sectors affected by COVID-19, is a priority outcome for DCMS.

At the heart of the government's plans is the ambition to level up and reduce regional inequality so that no matter where in the UK someone lives, they have the opportunity to reach their full potential, find rewarding work and take pride in their local area. Civil Society has a significant role to play in this ambitious agenda and my department will continue to work and engage with stakeholders on the implementation of our plans as they develop.