§ 6. Mr. Jegerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress has been made towards the building of a national theatre on the South Bank of the Thames.
§ Sir E. BoyleMy right hon. Friend is still discussing certain aspects of this issue with the Arts Council.
§ Mr. JegerIs the hon. Gentleman not aware that he gave me a reply of that description on 11th February? In view of the change in the general climate, has there not been a change in the financial climate as well since that time?
§ Sir E. BoyleThe answer I gave on 11th February is still true. It is an extremely important decision. As the hon. Member knows, we have a new chairman of the Arts Council. This is a matter in which it would be better for the Government to keep the House in a state of slight impatience rather than make a premature decision.