HC Deb 16 September 2004 vol 424 cc1700-1WS
Dr. Iddon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether it is her intention to fund in future the North West Renaissance in the Regions hub for improvements in the delivery of museum services to the same level as the pathfinder hubs in the north east, south west and the Midlands. [189400]

Estelle Morris

As set out in the 2004 Spending Review White Paper, it is our intention to extend the Renaissance in the Regions programme to all nine English regions. Our spending plans for 2005–08, which will be announced later in the year, will strike a balance between that objective and the other spending priorities we have to deliver during the period.

Dr. Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans she has to develop the Renaissance in the Regions programme in the east of England. [189486]

Estelle Morris

As set out in the 2004 Spending Review White Paper, it is our intention to extend the Renaissance in the Regions programme to all nine English regions. Our spending plans for 2005–08, which will be announced later in the year, will strike a balance between that objective and the other spending priorities we have to deliver during the period.