§ 19. Mr. CameronTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she has taken to 65W ensure that small theatres in the regions of England receive a larger share of support from funding organisations; and if she will make a statement. [137041]
§ Estelle MorrisAs a consequence of the theatre review in 2001, Arts Council England is allocating substantially more funding to regional theatre across England. From April this year the total budget for theatre is, £100 million and will increase further by 2005–06. This is exceptionally good news and will lead to more and better theatre for audiences across the country.