Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Thursday, 18 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2003. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003 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 support her Department has given to the promotion of Irish art, culture and sport in this country since 2001.

Answer: John McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what support her Department has given to the promotion of Irish art, culture and sport in this country since 2001. [131732] Estelle Morris: DCMS does not directly support the promotion of Irish art, culture and sport. This is a matter for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the Arts Council (Republic of Ireland), the Sports Council for Northern Ireland and the Irish Sports Council. However, art organisations, whose work incorporates Irish art and culture, have received grants from our sponsored body for the arts in England, Arts Council England.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 131732; 411 c153W;411 c174W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Arts Culture Finance Government assistance Ireland (island) Publicity Sports
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk