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Written question asked by Gordon McKee (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Arts: Glasgow

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with cultural organisations in Glasgow on the sustainability of the arts sector.

Answer

Support for arts and culture in Scotland is a devolved matter. The UK Government provides the Scottish Government with a settlement through the Barnett Formula which it can spend on cultural activities and priorities across Scotland. Direct support for cultural organisations in Glasgow is therefore the responsibility of the Scottish Government, Local Authority and its agencies, who are best suited to determine the level of support needed.

The UK Government also recognises that many cultural organisations in Glasgow are deeply embedded in the wider cultural ecosystem of the UK. Further support is available, for example through creative tax reliefs or national lottery funding, which can support cultural organisations. DCMS Ministers will continue to work with the Scottish Government to champion Glasgow’s world class culture sector.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19206
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Arts Glasgow
Link
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