Asked by: Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask His Majesty's Government on what date Ministers were presented with the views of the panel judging bids made to Round 4 of the Cultural Development Fund; and when they plan to announce their decision about the successful bids.
Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
The Cultural Development Fund Round 4 will unlock local growth and productivity, increase access to creativity and culture, and regenerate communities. An open application process was launched earlier this year. Following review and assessment of applications - including by an expert advisory panel - advice was provided to ministers for consideration after summer recess. The final ministerial decision on awardees will be made public shortly.
Asked by: Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask His Majesty's Government which Minister will represent the United Kingdom at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in New Delhi.
Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
No Minister represented the United Kingdom at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, as the timing of the Committee coincided with the appointment of new Ministers and confirmation of their portfolios.
However a delegation comprising officials from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Historic England, as well as the UK’s Ambassador to UNESCO, have attended and represented the UK at the Committee, and kept Ministers updated on relevant issues.