4.7c What are the best methodologies and indicators to measure the benefits of halting ongoing material failure and degradation of theatres, performance venues and museums? In particular building on heritage science approaches, what parts of a theatre and museum operations are most impacted by degradation (including human capital elements)? What is the lifetime of different capital upgrades within these types of buildings?

Background

DCMS and our ALBs are responsible for safeguarding the UK’s cultural capital, both the physical infrastructure and the intellectual rights of creators. Further research is required to understand how to determine the cost of inaction, by bridging the gap between technical heritage science (i.e. degradation), and economic valuation. Furthermore, we welcome further evidence on how IP and copyright frameworks need to be adapted to continue to protect arts and innovation, while protecting the rights and revenue stream of the workforce and IP owners.

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