Written question asked by Lord Fearn (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Howarth of Newport (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 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 recent discussions he has had with the regional cultural consortia regarding initiatives to promote British museums and heritage abroad.

Answer: Mr. Fearn: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what recent discussions he has had with the regional cultural consortiums regarding initiatives to promote British museums and heritage abroad. [143121] Mr. Alan Howarth: My right hon. Friend has had no discussions on this issue. The Regional Cultural Consortiums are independent advisory bodies providing a focus for each region's cultural and creative interests. They are currently developing cultural strategies to be published in the first half of next year. Each strategy will identify the priorities for that region's cultural development over the next few years. Museums and heritage issues will be included. The Consortiums are working closely with Regional Development Agencies to support their strategies and further the economic prosperity of each region.

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