§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
What financial support they have provided to the Morley Gallery at Morley College in Westminster Bridge Road during each of the years 1997–2002; and what their response would be to any threat of closure by the board of governors. [HL301]
§ The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Blackstone)Funding for Morley College, which includes Morley Gallery, is the operational responsibility of the Learning and Skills Council. John Harwood, the council's chief executive, will write to the noble Lord providing the information requested and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Library. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport welcomes the opportunity galleries such as this provide for students and others to display their works. However, decisions on funding for the gallery are for the board of governors of Morley College in the light of their educational priorities.