§ 90. Mr. David MartinTo ask the Minister for the Arts what major arts bodies have relocated to the regions in the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceDetailed information about the relocation of arts organisations is not held centrally. I am aware, however, that a number of major arts organisations are moving all or part of their operations to the regions. They include the transfer of the Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet to Birmingham; the extension of the Tate gallery's range of activities to Liverpool and, in the future, to Cornwall; and the opening by the science museum of the national museum of film, photography and television in Bradford.
46WI welcome these and other developments which ensure that the best of British arts is accessible to the widest possible public.