HC Deb 25 November 1986 vol 106 cc237-8W
Mr. Silvester

asked the Minister for the Arts if he will list initiatives by his Department which have been of benefit specifically to the north-east, north-west and Yorkshire and Humberside regions since 1979.

Mr. Luce

My Department encourages and facilitates developments in the arts throughout the country. Recent initiatives in the regions referred to have included the followingTate in the North" A new gallery to be housed in the Albert dock complex in Liverpool; being built 1985–88. National Museum of Photography, Film and TV An outstation of the Science museum, recently opened in Bradford. National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside Awarded national status and now funded from the central arts programme. Greater Manchester Museum of Science and Industry Awarded national status and now funded from the central arts programme. Henry Moore extension to Leeds City Musuem New gallery dedicated to Henry Moore's work. Sculpture exhibition at the International Garden Festival, Liverpool, 1984 A major outdoor exhibition, forming a significant part of the festival. Sculpture at the Gateshead Festival Gateshead is to put on a similar garden festival in 1988, and sculpture is already under way. Phoenix Dance Company A major new company started in Leeds in 1982. Yorkshire Dance Centre Adaptation of a disused factory in Leeds to incorporate six dance studios. Dance City Newcastle A major teaching centre, in adapted industrial premises. Cornerhouse, Manchester A new multi-media centre, with the emphasis on film and photographs.

In addition major arts companies such as Opera North, Northern Ballet and the Royal Exchange, Manchester, are funded in the regions concerned.

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