Jeremy Hunt gave his first public speech since taking over as culture secretary, and though he conceded spending cuts were necessary, “culture will not be a soft target”.
Hunt delivered his speech at the Roundhouse in London, in front of an audience of invited guests from various quangos, museums, theatres and arts organisations. He announced that a larger portion of lottery profits will be allocated to the arts, but that probable cuts would result in a gap in spending next year.
Meanwhile, there is speculation on website The Knowledge that the new coalition government – albeit one which has only Conservatives in the DCMS – may look to limit Ofcom’s role, and review the Digital Economy Bill.
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