Written question asked by Edward O'Hara (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 1997. It was answered by Mark Fisher (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 1997 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what role he plans for the Arts Council of England in developing audiences for jazz. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. O'Hara: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what role he plans for the Arts Council of England in developing audiences for jazz. [13448] Mr. Fisher: Jazz is an art form without boundaries and with very many ardent supporters, including myself. The Arts Council of England published a jazz policy document last November. All the Council's funding for jazz is designed to develop and build new audiences; the Government agrees that the development of audiences in all art forms is a high priority.

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