Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 22 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 December 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 2 December 2002 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, how many new opportunities to experience the arts were introduced in (a) 1998-99, (b) 1999-2000, (c) 2000-01 and (d) 2001-02; and if she will make a statement. - Including fact that we have contacted the Arts Council of England to request the information required, and the Minister for the Arts will write.

Answer: Nick Harvey: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many new opportunities to experience the arts were introduced in (a) 1998-99, (b) 1999-2000, (c) 2000-01 and (d) 2001-02; and if she will make a statement. [83748] Dr. Howells: We have contacted the Arts Council of England to request the information required, and my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister for the Arts will write to the hon. Member as soon as it is available, placing copies of her letter in the Libraries of both Houses.

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