Written questions

Arts: Finance

Commons · Question 108556 · 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, how her Department plans to ensure that the Arts Everywhere programme delivers long-term improvements not dependent upon continued external funding.

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...