§ 20. Mrs. ButlerTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what proposals he has to devolve responsibility for culture to the regions. [62148]
§ Mr. Alan HowarthA new body will be established in each region to provide a strong, strategic voice for all cultural interests. A number of the public bodies sponsored by my Department are also delegating more responsibility to the regions. Further details are contained in the announcement which my right hon. Friend made earlier today on the results of the Department's Comprehensive Spending Review.