NORTHERN ROCK FOUNDATION FUNDING REDUCTIONS

That this House expresses concern for the cultural and creative industries in Cumbria after the Northern Rock Foundation announced a cut from £22 million to £7 million for 2008 in their allocation of funding for arts and heritage projects; notes that this could jeopardise excellent creative outlets such as the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal; and urges the Government to source extra funding for these projects.