Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 110118

Orchestras: Government Assistance

Tabled: 2 February 2026

Answered: 6 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Dr Simon Opher

Labour — Stroud

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support orchestras.

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government is proud to champion our world-class orchestras and musicians, and help them to thrive. Through Arts Council England’s (ACE) 2023–26 National Portfolio Investment Programme, more money is going to more orchestral organisations in more parts...

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