§ 19. Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what is the Department's strategy in promoting inner-city theatres. [17995]
§ Mr. FisherThe arts have an important part to play in the regeneration and building of local communities; this can have particular importance in inner city areas. Strategic funding decisions for theatres are made by the Arts Council of England and the regional arts boards in conjunction with local authorities and other funding 467W partners. I know that none of them underestimate the wider benefits which the arts can bring to their audiences and communities.