Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Madeleine Moon (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 5 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Folk Dance and Song

Question: Does the Minister agree that today, which is world environment day, is a prime day to encourage people to holiday in the UK, to enjoy our folk music and dance and to acknowledge the important role played by local authorities in promoting tourism in the UK? Will he write to the British Resorts and Destinations Association, which has its conference this weekend, to congratulate it on the input of local authorities into tourism in the UK, as well as into promoting folk dance and music?

Answer: My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Yes, I will write, but I am also speaking to the Local Government Association on Wednesday, when I will be talking about those very issues, which have caused a revival, not just in our inner city areas but across the country, because local authorities are taking culture and the contribution that the arts can make very seriously.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 447 c9-10
Session: 2005-06
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Local government Tourism Folk culture British Resorts Association Dance Expenditure Music
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk