Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2004. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2004 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 she is taking to increase public access to national theatre, opera and ballet companies. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Helen Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to increase public access to national theatre, opera and ballet companies. [145839] Estelle Morris: One of my Department's strategic priorities is to open up our cultural institutions to the wider community. This is reflected in our Public Service Agreement, which includes increasing arts attendance by under-represented groups. We are working with Arts Council England towards increasing diversity among audiences.

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