BURNLEY MP Peter Pike has called for extra cash for the town's Mechanics arts centre.
He told Culture Minister Estelle Morris that the local authority was finding it increasingly difficult to support the crucial body.
Labour back bencher Mr Pike told Miss Morris during Culture Questions in the Commons that the role of local government in supporting local theatres was crucial.
He said: "I know that you have visited the arts centre in the Mechanics building in Burnley but not the theatre. Do you acknowledge that councils such as Burnley find it increasingly difficult to fund such arts centres and theatres and need more assistance from the government, especially when local council budgets are being squeezed so tightly?"
Miss Morris replied: "It may be some local authorities find it difficult but many make it a priority. When they decide that the arts and culture are essential to their community, the money is found."
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