Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Announcing the Public Body Review of Arts Council England

15 March 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Lucy Frazer Con South East Cambridgeshire

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • Government is conducting a second stage Public Body Review into Arts Council England
  • Dame Mary Archer appointed as independent Lead Reviewer for the review
  • Review will assess efficiency, efficacy, accountability, and governance of Arts Council England

Issue summary

The government is conducting a second stage Public Body Review into Arts Council England.

Action requested

Lucy Frazer announces that Dame Mary Archer has been appointed as the independent Lead Reviewer for the review, which will assess efficiency, efficacy, accountability, and governance of Arts Council England. The Government will publish the conclusions and any Departmental response in due course.

Key facts

  • The Public Bodies Review programme aims to increase public body effectiveness and departmental sponsorship.
  • Arts Council England was established by Royal Charter in 1946.
  • Dame Mary Archer is appointed as the independent Lead Reviewer for the review.
  • The review will follow guidance published in April 2022 by the Cabinet Office.
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