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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Yorkshire: Access to Arts and Culture

Thursday 16 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Paul Blomfield raised concerns about declining revenue funding for arts and culture in regions outside London.
  • The Minister acknowledged the need to meet and engage with Paul Blomfield and Museums Sheffield.
  • The Minister highlighted a 125 million investment from the cultural investment fund aimed at regional museums and libraries for repair and maintenance.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Paul Blomfield Lab Sheffield Heeley
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Investment of £190 million by Arts Council England since 2017 for arts programmes in Yorkshire.

Question

The hon. Member acknowledges the funding provided but raises concerns about revenue funding falling, inflationary pressures, and imbalance between London and regions. He asks if the Arts Council should do more to rebalance revenue funding towards the regions and invites a meeting with Museums Sheffield's CEO.

Answer from Helen Whately

Acknowledges willingness to meet and engage, points to £125 million investment from the cultural investment fund directed at regional museums and libraries for repair and maintenance. Emphasises commitment to support thriving regional museums.

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