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837570

registered interest
date	05/02/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Brass Bands: Government Assistance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how much funding brass bands have received from the Government in each year since 2010; and if he will list the recipients of that funding.
tabling member constituency	St Helens North
tabling member printed	Conor McGinn
uin	126689
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2018 answer text <p>A list of the eligible applications to the Arts Council in each year since 2010 in the sub-art form “Brass and Silver bands” are attached. Some activity, for which brass bands play a constituent part, may not be included as the wider activity has not been classified specifically as such. Ineligible applications are not recorded by sub-art form.</p><p>Since April 2016, Brass bands have also benefited from the Orchestra tax relief.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 08/02/2018 12:40:14 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis attachment 1 file name 126689 Brass band applications data.pdf title Application Data - ACE - Brass and silver bands
tabling member	4458 label Biography information for Conor McGinn

836052

registered interest
date	02/02/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Culture: EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what funds from the European Regional Development Fund were delegated to arts and culture in each of the regions in each year since 2012.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	126407
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2018 answer text <p>Research commissioned by Arts Council England suggests that from 2007-2016, £190m of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funding was awarded to projects focused on or linked to the arts, museums and the creative industries in England. EU funding works in 7 year cycles, and this statistic includes all data from the previous ERDF funding cycle (2007-2013) and as much of the current funding cycle as possible. I have provided the breakdown by region for this period of time. DCMS does not hold similar statistics for ERDF funding awarded in the Devolved Nations.</p><p> </p><p>ERDF funding total</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td rowspan="2"><p>ERDF</p></td><td><p>2007-13</p></td><td><p>£127,201,562</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014-16</p></td><td><p>£63,263,202</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ERDF funding by region</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>East of England</p></td><td><p>East Midlands</p></td><td><p>London</p></td><td><p>North East</p></td><td><p>North West</p></td><td><p>South East</p></td><td><p>South West</p></td><td><p>West Midlands</p></td><td><p>Yorkshire &amp; Humberside</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ERDF 2007-2016 (£)</p></td><td><p>1,549,440</p></td><td><p>15,901,515</p></td><td><p>22,066,282</p></td><td><p>38,960,073</p></td><td><p>37,122,160</p></td><td><p>0.00</p></td><td><p>20,639,558</p></td><td><p>29,888,022</p></td><td><p>59,065,964</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br> <br> <br></p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 07/02/2018 17:27:39 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

834680

registered interest
date	01/02/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	European Capital of Culture
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent representations he has made to the European Commission on its decision to exclude UK cities from bidding for the European City of Culture 2023.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	126128
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2018 answer text <p>The matter was raised ​urgently ​with the European Commission ​after we were informed of their decision to discontinue UK cities' participation in the European Capital of Culture programme, and discussions are ongoing.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 06/02/2018 10:37:41 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

834681

registered interest
date	01/02/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	European Capital of Culture: Liverpool
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment his Department has made of the lasting economic benefits for Liverpool after that city's year as European Capital of Culture in 2008.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	126129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2018 answer text <p>Research into the impact of​ Liverpool's European Capital of Culture year​ has found that it attracted 9.7 million extra visitors in 2008 which generated an economic impact of over £750 million ​across Liverpool, Merseyside and the wider North West region and led to higher levels of cultural engagement. ​Liverpool continues to have a thriving culture scene and regularly hosts several major events. The success of Liverpool 08 also led directly to the creation of the UK City of Culture programme; in December, Coventry was selected to be the next UK City of Culture 2021.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 08/02/2018 12:37:30 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

834286

registered interest
date	31/01/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Public Libraries: Somerset
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will make assessment of the effect of Somerset County Council's proposed changes to the Somerset library service on its statutory obligation to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	125906
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2018 answer text <p>The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 requires all local authorities to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. In considering how best to deliver this statutory duty, each local authority is responsible for determining, through consultation, the local needs to deliver a modern and efficient library service that meets the requirements of their communities within available resources.</p><p> </p><p>Somerset County Council (SCC) is currently consulting on how their future library services could be delivered. A decision will be made by the Council on changes to the services when consultation feedback has been analysed. The Department will consider any representations that SCC is not delivering its statutory duty after the Council has made its decision.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/02/2018 16:10:42 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

834315

registered interest
date	31/01/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Theatres
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if his Department will assess the potential effect of the loss of the 35 theatres on the Theatres Trust at-risk register on (a) the local night-time economy (b) local employment and (c) the regeneration of local areas; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	125935
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2018 answer text <p>We recognise that the arts and culture can bring huge benefits to local communities, and this is why Arts Council England is investing over £100 million of public money into 190 theatres and touring companies over four years. Investment such as this has a positive impact on the lives of participants, it stimulates growth in the creative industries and attracts visitors.</p><p> </p><p>​Our historic £200 billion four year local authority funding settlement has also provided councils with the certainty to plan ahead and provide the services that their residents want​.​ It is for Local Authorities to decide how they invest but we are clear that investing in arts and culture is one of the best decisions local authorities can make, and, despite difficult decisions that have had to be made, many local authorities have continued to invest in arts and culture, developing innovative partnerships to support these sectors.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 126002 question first answered 05/02/2018 16:20:37 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

834357

registered interest
date	31/01/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Public Statues: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what information his Department holds on the number of public statues of women who are not royalty.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	125977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2018 answer text <p>This information is not held centrally.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/02/2018 16:16:58 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

834383

registered interest
date	31/01/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Theatres
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to Theatres at Risk Register 2018, published by the Theatres Trust in January 2018, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of changes to local authority budgets on theatres across the UK.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	126002
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2018 answer text <p>We recognise that the arts and culture can bring huge benefits to local communities, and this is why Arts Council England is investing over £100 million of public money into 190 theatres and touring companies over four years. Investment such as this has a positive impact on the lives of participants, it stimulates growth in the creative industries and attracts visitors.</p><p> </p><p>​Our historic £200 billion four year local authority funding settlement has also provided councils with the certainty to plan ahead and provide the services that their residents want​.​ It is for Local Authorities to decide how they invest but we are clear that investing in arts and culture is one of the best decisions local authorities can make, and, despite difficult decisions that have had to be made, many local authorities have continued to invest in arts and culture, developing innovative partnerships to support these sectors.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 125935 question first answered 05/02/2018 16:20:37 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

834388

registered interest
date	31/01/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Government Art Collection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 28 March 2017 to Question HL6040 on Government Art Collection, when his Department plans to make an announcement on the Government Art Collection opening a gallery in central London.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	126007
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2018 answer text <p>An announcement will be made once the Government Art Collection’s new accommodation details, which includes a small display area, have been finalised.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 05/02/2018 16:15:26 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

833712

registered interest
date	30/01/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Arts: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment he has made of the contribution of the growth in the creative industries in Northern Ireland to UK-wide tourism.
tabling member constituency	Belfast North
tabling member printed	Nigel Dodds
uin	125471
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2018 answer text <p>According to VisitBritain, over a third of visitors to the UK are drawn to locations which have been used in films and TV series.</p><p> </p><p>In Northern Ireland, the television series Game of Thrones has been a great draw, encouraging visitors to locations such as Giant’s Causeway and the Dark Hedge.</p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 07/02/2018 16:10:36 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn