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Asked by Paula

AQW 39479/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance to detail when the economic benefit of the arts, was last assessed.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 30 January 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
30 January 2026
Answer due by
16 February 2026
Answered
16 February 202617 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

This would be a matter for the Department for Communities to confirm, given its policy responsibilities for arts and culture.

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