Oral Question·Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
“What steps she is taking to improve access to cultural amenities in towns and rural areas.”
Tabled: 27 August 2026Answered: 3 September 2026
Asked by
Leigh Ingham
Labour — Stafford
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Answer from Hansard
The Minister of State, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Ian Murray)
Everyone should be able to participate in and enjoy culture wherever they live in the country. Through our arts everywhere programme, we are investing £1.5 billion into arts, culture and heritage across England. In addition, our UK city and town of culture competitions are empowering cities and towns to celebrate their local culture, and we are focusing investment and engagement in our culture priority places to ensure that the benefits of culture can be felt everywhere.