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# TITLE: Should the UK government increase funding for the arts? [84a91bcca800bb7801bbfb6868d80d80]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the group was in favour of increased government funding for the arts. They felt that the arts were very important for the cultural enrichment of the UK and also for the creative industries, education and skills development, access and inclusion, well-being and mental health, and social cohersion and community development. They felt that the arts were an important part of the UK's heritage and tradition and should be preserved. They also felt that the arts were an important part of the creative industries, which are a key part of the UK economy. The group felt that the arts were very important for education and skills development, as the arts help to develop creativity and also help to develop other skills such as teamwork, problem solving, and communication. The group felt that the arts were also very important for access and inclusion, as they can help to include people from all different backgrounds and also help to include people with disabilities. The group felt that the arts were very important for well-being and mental health, as they can help people to relax and also help to improve people's mental health. The group felt that the arts were very important for social cohersion and community development, as they can help to bring communities together and also help to
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, the group was in favour of increasing the funding for the arts. However, there were some reservations and the group felt that the government should increase funding for the arts but only in certain circumstances and if it was for the right reasons. The group felt that the arts should not be seen as a luxury but as something that is important for the economy, education, well-being and health. The group felt that the arts are important for the cultural enrichment of the country and also for the creative industries. The group also felt that the arts are important for education and skills development, access and inclusion, well-being and mental health, social cohesion and community development. The group felt that the arts are important for all ages and all backgrounds and should be accessible to everyone. The group felt that the arts are important for the economy and also for the creative industries. The group felt that the arts are important for education and skills development, access and inclusion, well-being and mental health, social cohesion and community development. The group felt that the arts are important for all ages and all backgrounds and should be accessible to everyone. The group felt that the arts are important for the economy and also for the creative industries. The group felt that the
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - The group was in agreement that government funding is important to the arts. The group acknowledged that some arts organisations do have alternative sources of income, however, government funding is still important to support those organisations that do not have alternative sources of income, as well as the important work they do. The group agreed that arts and culture are important, and it is essential to have them. The group also agreed that the cultural enrichment of the country is important, as is the growth and development of creative industries. The group also recognised that the arts can be a form of escapism from the real world. The group acknowledged that the arts help people to build skills and a career. They also help with the community, and help to develop the economy. They can also play a role in politics and power.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - The group have come to the consensus view that we should not be increasing funding for the arts. We came to the conclusion that there are more important things that the government could be spending their money on and if organisations associated with the arts were to be more efficient, they could raise their own funds. The group did say that arts was an important subject and they would be very sorry to see it leave.
2: 1,2,3,4
1: 2,1,3,4
1: 4,1,2,3
1: 3,4,1,2