§ 29. Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what arts bodies in Wales he funds.
§ Mr. ChannonPart of the grants to the Arts Council of Great Britain, the British Film Institute and the Crafts Council are passed on to the Welsh Arts Council for the support of bodies such as the regional arts associations in Wales, the Welsh National Opera, the Welsh Film Board, various theatres, arts centres, and so on. Full details are given in the Welah Arts Council's annual reports.
§ Mr. WigleyIf the Minister has discussions with the Welsh Arts Council, will he raise the question of the distribution of the grants within Wales, to ensure that the arts are available to the maximum possible extent in all parts of Wales?.
§ Mr. ChannonI shall certainly look at that, although I rather think that is it is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales. I shall discuss with my right hon. Friend which of us should do this. If it is a matter for my right hon. Friend, I shall draw his attention to what the hon. Gentleman has said.