News
DCMS announces a number of our public bodies are set to be merged, abolished or streamlined
July 27, 2010 13:33
This is part of the Government's drive to cut costs and increase transparency, accountability and efficienc
Proposals
Jeremy Hunt, the Culture Secretary, has proposed a number of changes, including:
* abolishing the UK Film Council and establishing a direct and less bureaucratic relationship with the British Film Institute; this would support front-line services while ensuring greater value for money - Government and Lottery support for film will continue
* abolishing the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council to focus efforts on front-line, essential services and ensure greater value for money - Government support for museums, libraries and archives will continue
* merging UK Sport and Sport England, creating a more effective structure to deliver elite sport success and a wider sports legacy from the 2012 games
Some key functions carried out by these bodies would be transferred to other, existing organisations.
We will do further work over the summer to finalise the details and timing of these changes. We will also continue to look at its other arm’s length bodies and explore further opportunities to improve accountability and efficiency.
read the DCMS annoucement here