§ 42. Mr. Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much the Treasury has given to the cost of building a national theatre; to what purpose the grant made has been put; and what progress has been made towards the construction of this theatre.
§ Mr. H. BrookeIt has not yet been possible to authorise a start on this project. No funds, therefore, have been provided.
§ Dr. StrossWill the Financial Secretary bear in mind that the £1 million which was originally voted by this House when the Labour Government were in power in 1949 would by no means be enough now? Can we have an assurance that if the project is commenced additional sums will be made available?
§ Mr. BrookeI think that all these matters are hypothetical. At present there is no question of the project being commenced and, meanwhile, we are bound by the 1949 Act.