HC Deb 24 February 1966 vol 725 c603
11. J. Idwal Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has received the Council for Wales' Report on the Arts in Wales; and when he will publish it.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Yes, Sir; and my right hon. Friend is arranging for it to be published next month.

Mr. Jones

I thank my hon. Friend for the decision to publish the Report, which we look forward to reading. Can he say whether it includes recommendations to encourage local drama and music societies in the Principality?

Mr. Roberts

I cannot anticipate publication of the Report, but I think it is generally known that the inquiry extended to the need to encourage in every way local and regional artistic and cultural activity. I think that my hon. Friend's point is well taken.