Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 108552

Arts: South Basildon and East Thurrock

Tabled: 26 January 2026

Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that the Arts Everywhere funding improves access to arts and culture for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in South Basil

Answer

Ian Murray

Over the course of this parliament £1.5 billion will be invested across arts, cultural and heritage providing support to arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings across England. It aims to keep venues open, finance urgent repairs and infrast...

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