§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will list for (i) museums and galleries, (ii) libraries, (iii) the arts, (iv) sport, (v) historic buildings, monuments, and sites, (vi) royal parks, (vii) tourism, (viii) broadcasting, and (ix) his whole Department, the budgets for(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c)1999–2000, stating for each year, by category, the funds budgeted for but not spent, and where those funds went. [132038]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 26 July 2000]: I regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before the summer recess. I shall therefore write to the right hon. Member and place a copy of my reply in the Libraries of the House.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much of the increase in his departmental expenditure on the arts and culture in the next three years arising from the comprehensive spending review will be on activities in(a) England, (b) Wales, (c) Scotland and (d) Northern Ireland. [133121]
§ Mr. Alan HowarthThe Spending Review 2000 settlement will enable the Department to provide the highest-ever levels of public support for sport and the arts, as well as a financial boost for the Department's other sectors. The key funding priorities will be nurturing talent, supporting excellence and creating opportunities for more people than ever before—especially children—to enjoy and participate in culture and sport. The arts and many other cultural activities are devolved topics and so the Department does not generally fund activities in those areas within the Devolved Administrations. Where money is allocated to UK-wide bodies, three-year funding agreements between the Department and each body will help ensure that the interests of all parts of the UK are taken into account in the use of resources.