HC Deb 08 May 2002 vol 385 cc249-50W
Dr. Murrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment has been made of the impact of the work of the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment. [54572]

Dr. Howells

Ministers and officials in my Department hold regular meetings with the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) to discuss progress. A funding agreement between my Department and CABE also sets out a range of performance-related targets that CABE is expected to meet.

CABE's key achievements are set out in my Department's annual report.

Dr. Murrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what her future funding intentions are for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment. [54573]

Dr. Howells

This year (2002–03) the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) will receive £3.53 million in grant-in-aid from my Department. CABE also receives some funding from the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

The details of my Department's future funding for all its sponsored bodies will be announced as part of the Spending Review.