Written question asked by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour) on Monday, 14 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Howarth of Newport (Labour) on Monday, 28 February 2000 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 steps he is taking to increase support for jazz. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Hopkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps he is taking to increase support for jazz. [110616] Mr. Alan Howarth: It is important that the arts funding system should reflect the full diversity of musical genres including jazz. Under the arm's length principle, however, decisions on funding for individual art forms and organisations are for the Arts Council of England or the 10 English regional arts boards.

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