HC Deb 19 December 2001 vol 377 c319W
Mr. Yeo

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the funding of arts in England. [24076]

Dr. Howells

Arts funding in England is now higher than it has ever been. Funding will rise to £338 million by 2003–04 which represents an increase of over £100 million over four years.