Written question asked by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 November 1998 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 discussions have been held between his officials and the Local Government Association about the implications for (a) the performing arts, (b) the visual arts, (c) museums and galleries and (d) libraries of the Department for the Environment, Transport and the Regions' White Paper, Modernising Local Government. - (Holding answer 9 November 1998).

Answer: Mr. Peter Ainsworth: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions have been held between his officials and the Local Government Association about the implications for (a) the performing arts, (b) the visual arts, (c) museums and galleries and (d) libraries of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions' White Paper "Modernising Local Government". [58861] Mr. Chris Smith: [holding answer 9 November 1998]: Discussions with the Local Government Association about the development of cultural strategies have included discussions on the implications of the White Paper.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 319 c124W; 58861
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Arts Libraries Museums and galleries Local Government Association Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions