§ 28. Mr. Jacques ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what recent discussions she has held on increasing private sector support for the arts. [33686]
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyBusiness support is now a major component of the arts economy. I meet representatives from the business sector regularly to discuss a range of issues, including support for the arts. I also aim, through functions such as the pairing scheme receptions which I host regularly, to encourage even greater private sector involvement in the arts and in the community more generally.