Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Earl of Clancarty (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 December 2023.
Classical Music
- Question
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To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to take steps to improve support for classical music, particularly for orchestras and opera companies.
- Answer
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My Lords, opera, orchestras and classical music enrich our lives. Through its investment programme, Arts Council England is spending almost £60 million per year on classical music and opera. More opera organisations are being funded than previously, and support for orchestral organisations has increased in both number and value, with nearly two dozen sharing over £21 million a year. We have also extended the higher rate of cultural tax reliefs, including orchestra tax relief.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 834 cc1565-8
- Session
- 2023-24
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Government assistance Music Orchestras Opera
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- View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk
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- 2023-12-12 14:43:34 +0000
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