§ 64. Mr. Straussasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether, in view of the effect of the selective employment tax on the theatre, opera, ballet, orchestral and other organisations supported by the Arts Council, he will increase the Treasury grant to that Council so that those organisations will continue to receive the subsidies previously considered necessary.
§ The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Education and Science (Miss Jennie Lee)This is a matter which I am considering urgently.
§ Mr. SpeakerMr. Blackburn, to ask Question No. 67.
§ Sir Harmar NichollsOn a point of order. Are no supplementary questions at all allowed on Question No. 64?
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. I do not usually call hon. Members to ask supplementary questions unless the hon. Member who asked the Question has asked a supplementary.