Access to culture

The government has promised that within 10 years every school-leaver will have had access to live arts and culture, including taking part in public performances.

But it gave no indication of how this will be paid for.

Government Response: Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Tessa Jowell, secretary of state for culture, media and sport, said: "Creativity will be at the heart of this nation's success in the future. Already it accounts for around eight per cent of our GDP, and is the fastest creator of jobs in the whole economy. The government is determined to ensure that our young people get the best possible preparation for this bright future.

 

"Where they live, or their social circumstances, must not be allowed to hold them back. We want that spark of creativity that lives in every child to be recognised and nurtured.