Arts
Arts news from UK Parliament.
Lords discusses role of the BBC
Members debate impact on UK culture and economy
06 March 2020
Nicky Hirst named official artist for the 2019 General Election
Parliament's official artist for the 2019 General Election has been named as mixed-media artist Nicky Hirst
13 November 2019
Lords debates impact of sport, recreation and the arts on society
Members discuss contribution of cultural activities to nation's wellbeing
20 December 2018
Lords debates music education
Peers consider current state of school tuition
19 October 2018
Lords debates impact of Brexit on the arts
Peers discuss implications for cultural sector funding
12 October 2018
Four short debates in the Lords
Peers discuss homelessness, trends in addiction and full-time volunteering
13 September 2018
Clarity needed on movement of people in the cultural sector after Brexit
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee publishes report on movement of people in the cultural sector post-Brexit
26 July 2018
Committee heads to Sunderland for public evidence session
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines effect of culture and sport on cities
10 July 2018
Social impact of participation in culture and sports examined
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee hears from professional athletes and academics
03 July 2018
Is the Government sidelining arts subjects in schools?
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 3 July at 3.30pm
02 July 2018
Committee explores social impact of participation in culture and sport
Arts Council England, Greenhouse Sports and Creative Diversity Network questioned
19 June 2018
Brexit: movement of people in the fields of sports and culture inquiry launched
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee launches inquiry into the movement of people in sport and culture post-Brexit
31 January 2018
Lords Committee reports on skills needed to maintain UK theatre
Communications Committee report published on skills for theatre
03 May 2017
Culture Minister discusses theatre industry skills
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 28 March at 3.30pm
27 March 2017
How can the Government better support UK theatre?
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 21 March at 3.30pm
21 March 2017