On 10 June 2014, MPs examined the suggestion that arts funding is too London-centric.

Last year, the report "Rebalancing Our Cultural Capital" found that London received £20 per head in funding from Arts Council England compared to £3.60 in the rest of England.

The committee took evidence from:

• Sir Peter Bazalgette, Chair, Arts Council England
• Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England
• Ed Vaizey MP, Culture Minister