§ 14. Mr. Channonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, what consultations he has had with the Arts Council about the rehousing of the Sadler's Wells Opera Company.
§ Miss Jennie LeeI have been keeping in close touch with the negotiations for a possible move to the Coliseum which have been going on between the Arts Council, the Greater London Council, Sadler's Wells and the owners of the Coliseum. Discussions are now in progress between the owners and the present tenants; I very much hope that the outcome will be satisfactory.
§ Mr. ChannonIs the hon. Lady aware that everyone hopes that the outcome will be satisfacory? Will she be good enough to keep us informed about progress?
§ Mr. HenigWill my hon. Friend bear in mind the fact that the major concern of some people is the amount of touring that the Sadler's Wells Company is able to do? Will she bear this in mind in future negotiations?
§ Miss LeeCertainly. The Scottish director of Sadler's Wells paid a special visit to London because he is so eager that we should get this larger theatre which would have particular importance particularly from the point of view of touring.