14. Shona MclsaacTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement about recent museum closures. [145840]
§ Estelle MorrisThe Government have no direct role in the provision of local authority or independent museum services. However, through the Renaissance in the Regions programme we are providing significant support for major regional museums. As the programme develops, its benefits will spread throughout the museum sector in each region.