§ 92. Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Minister for the Arts what representations he has received from the Yorkshire and Humberside area regarding the contents of the Wilding report.
§ Mr. LuceI have received many representations from individuals and organisations in Yorkshire and Humberside about the Wilding report.
§ Mr. HinchliffeIs the Minister aware of the fundamental differences between the cultural identity of Yorkshire and the north-east—in particular, the fact that Yorkshire has a much closer cultural identity with the Humberside area, which the report includes in a different region? Is the Minister aware that there are fundamental differences between the Geordie and the Tyke?
§ Mr. LuceI note the hon. Gentleman's views. In my experience, both Northern Arts and Yorkshire Arts do an outstanding job, and I will certainly take that into account.