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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Monday, 21 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 November 2022. It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Concert Halls: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to provide additional funding for the establishment of new concert halls.

Answer

The Government supports concert and music venues across the country through public funding via Arts Council England. Since 2017/18, Arts Council England has provided over £530 million of support through funding programmes such as Project Grants and its National Portfolio Organisation investment. This includes almost £75 million towards the development of Factory International, a major new cultural space currently under construction in Manchester which will include state-of-the-art concert facilities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92271
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Finance Concert halls
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk