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Written question asked by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 2010. It was answered by Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 2010 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Arts: Luton Borough Council

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport if he will assess the effects of reductions in funding for local authorities on arts organisations in Luton borough council area.
Answer

It is central Government's role to empower local communities and local authorities to make the decisions that they feel are most appropriate for their area. The Department will continue to fund the arts through Arts Council England, who provide support to a number of regularly funded organisations across the country.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27128; 519 c777W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Arts Luton
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk