The culture sector needs to have stable and supportive financial
arrangements in place in order to fulfil its potential, the
Scottish Culture Secretary has said.
In a letter to the Chair of Creative Scotland, Mr Robertson
reiterated the Scottish Government's support for the arts and
culture sector. He confirmed the Scottish Government can only
provide further budgetary information once the Chancellor of the
Exchequer sets out her budget.
Mr Robertson confirmed, however, that the Scottish Government
budget on 4 December, will be in line with the established
commitments to arts and culture, and will then be subject to the
normal parliamentary processes for approval.
Mr Robertson said:
“The cultural sector is an integral part of our identity as a
country. This is why we're working hard to help the sector to
fulfil its potential in Scotland by assuring at least £100
million more annually in funding by 2028-29.
“We await the Chancellor of the Exchequer's budget announcement
on 30 October which has a hugely significant bearing on the
Scottish budget. Following that we will be able to set detailed
budgets for the coming financial year including for the culture
sector.
“I will continue to work in collaboration with Creative Scotland
and the sector over the coming months to ensure stability until
Creative Scotland have sufficient clarity to be able to announce
the recipients of their Multi Year Funding awards.”
