§ Mr. RosindellTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the Government's policy on(a) sport, (b) culture and (c) art. [186951]
§ Mr. CabornThe Government's policy is to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities and to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the creative and leisure industries.
To achieve this we have developed four strategic priorities:
Strategic Priority 1: Children and Young People
Further enhance access to culture and sport for children and give them the opportunity to develop their talents to the full and enjoy the full benefits of participation.
Strategic Priority 2: Communities
Increase and broaden the impact of culture and sport, to enrich individual lives, strengthen communities and improve the places where people live, now and for future generations.
Strategic Priority 3: Economy
Maximise the contribution which the tourism, creative and leisure industries can make to the economy.
Strategic Priority 4: Modernising Delivery
Modernising delivery by ensuring our sponsored bodies are efficient and work with others to meet the cultural and sporting needs of individuals and communities.