This is part of a series of eighteen questions from The Democracy Club asked of the Isle of Wight candidates in the 2010 General Election (background).
National statement eleven: The arts in Britain should pay for themselves, and not rely on Government subsidy.
| Candidate | Position | Comment | |
| Ian Dunsire (English Democrats Party) | agrees | Arts should not be totally dependent on Government funding.” | |
| Bob Keats (Green Party) | strongly disagrees | “The Arts are not part of a capitalist market but add depth and value to our culture that money cannot do.” | |
| Pete Harris (Independent) | disagrees | “The arts along with community assets such as sports and art facilities are crucial to a civilised society.” | |
| Paul Martin (Middle England Party) | agrees | ||
| Paul David Randle-Jolliffe (Independent) | strongly disagrees | “Arts are in intrinsic part of cultural wellbeing some arts should be funded well.” | |
| Mark Chiverton (Labour Party) | disagrees | “Although support for the arts (such as the film industry)should not use up massive public resources, it is often important to assist projects which enhance the quality of life and can make money for Britain.” | |
| Michael Tarrant (UK Independence Party – UKIP) | agrees | “Much as I regret to say so but in these straitened times we must all bear the cost of Brown’s folly.” | |
| Jill Wareham (Liberal Democrats) | disagrees |
Those who didn’t provide responses: Andrew Turner – Conservative, Geof Clynch – BNP and Edward Corby – Independent
The idea for this whole idea came from the excellent The Democracy Club and answers are hosted by the splendid
Election issue of TheyWorkForYou.
