"This Government are deeply committed to supporting our world-renowned venues of culture and visual arts. It is important to mention that it has been over a decade since this sector has seen such investment in it—£1.5 billion of investment in arts and culture has definitely raised the bar and it …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"This Government are committed to supporting our world-renowned cultural institutions. Fit-for-purpose infrastructure is vital to that success, which is why we are investing £1.5 billion to address the capital needs of cultural organisations across England. Through our creative foundations fund, the Royal Opera House has been awarded £5 million this …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"This Government are dedicated to supporting the arts, including the visual arts and the organisations that the noble Baroness mentioned. We had a Budget focused on giving that breathing space not only to individuals and families but to businesses, and that includes our arts, visual culture and music venues. That …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"This Government are dedicated and committed to devolution of power, resources and decision-making to the heart of our communities. This is why mayors are empowered through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act to have strategic control over regional cultural investments. As I said, that brings the decision-making closer to …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"I thank the noble Earl, because he raises an interesting point. I remind the House that this Government were resolute that such recovery funds were loans and should be cleared and repaid. Organisations facing severe financial difficulties can approach the Arts Council to explore adjusting repayment schedules, but this needs …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"I agree 100% with what the noble Lord said, which is why this Government are putting all their effort into ensuring that we are getting that talent pipeline. We have specialist heritage apprenticeships and national arts education pipelines to ensure just that...." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"As the noble Baroness will know, a lot of this funding is devolved to the nations and regions. Our capital grant scheme offers more targeted support for the faith sector than the VAT rebate scheme that was mentioned. Over £230 million is being invested in such heritage buildings, with £42 …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My noble friend raises an interesting point. The Arts Council is doing a lot of work when it comes to innovative funding. That was one of the main points of the Hodge review. Not only that but we are making sure that we are putting that investment in now, with …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have participated in this debate. If I cannot respond to all points and questions that have been raised, I will review Hansard and write to noble Lords, and place something in the Library.
"My Lords, due to an administrative error, with the exception of the Minister and the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey, speakers in the next debate will have five minutes rather than six minutes. Today’s List was reissued earlier with the correct timings and all speakers have been contacted. I would be …..." Baroness Dacres of Lewisham - View Speech