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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Chi Onwurah (Labour). It was answered by Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative) on Monday, 1 November 2021 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Arts Courses: Funding Reductions

Question

What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in funding for arts courses in higher education on the provision of those courses.

Answer

We value excellent provision in all subjects, including the arts. We recently rationalised the strategic priorities grant to better meet the funding needs of high-cost, strategically important subjects, including in science, technology, engineering and maths.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
903933 
702 cc599-600 
Session
2021-22
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Arts Finance Higher education