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Museums: North East

Commons · Question 86416 · Tabled 29 Oct 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions her Department has had with relevant stakeholders to improve support for local museums in (a) Hexham constituency, (b) Northumberland, (c) Newcastle and (d) the North East

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 11 Nov 2025

The Secretary of State and her ministerial team engage regularly with a wide range of stakeholders and DCMS Arm’s Length Bodies regarding support for local arts organisations and museums. In February 2025, the Secretary of State announced a new £270 milli...