Arts: South Basildon and East Thurrock
Commons · Question 108552 · Tabled 26 Jan 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that the Arts Everywhere funding improves access to arts and culture for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in South Basil
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 4 Feb 2026
Over the course of this parliament £1.5 billion will be invested across arts, cultural and heritage providing support to arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings across England. It aims to keep venues open, finance urgent repairs and infrast...