1. That it be noted that initial consideration has been given to the case for closure of the Section 48 AGMA Grants programme and that a consultation on closure of the scheme is to be undertaken by AGMA to inform a final decision on closure to be taken at a later date.

2. That the development be supported of a new funding programme for culture, under the GMCA, as a potential replacement for the Section 48 Scheme.

3. That it be noted that it is intended to run the consultation for a new CA programme for culture at the same time as the consultation on closure of the Section 48 scheme.