The Treasury has said that concerns over arts funding in the run-up to the Comprehensive Spending Review should be directed to the Culture Secretary, James Purnell. In a letter to the National Campaign for the Arts (NCA), Treasury Chief Secretary, Andy Burnham, said that it was not their role to determine funding levels for the sector.
Responding to a joint letter sent by Equity, Bectu, Musicians Union, Theatrical Management Association, Dance UK, NCA and Independent Theatre Council, Burnham wrote, I& emphasise that it will be for the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to decide the level of funding for his departments sponsored bodies, including Arts Council England.
Published: 10-09-2007