Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 128334

Arts: North East

Tabled: 20 April 2026

Question

Mr Jonathan Brash

LabourHartlepool

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on economic growth in the North East generated by the creative industries following the BBC’s recent announcement of a cut of £500m in its bud