HC Deb 02 December 1930 vol 245 c2003W
Mr. O. LEWIS

asked the Postmaster-General what capital the Covent Garden Opera Syndicate have undertaken, to employ in the presentation of grand opera in return for the grant offered by the Government?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

The new Covent Garden Opera Syndicate (1930), Limited, will have a nominal share capital of £100.

Captain P. MACDONALD

asked the Postmaster-General whether organisations for the production of grand opera other than those associated with Covent Garden were consulted before the subsidy was agreed upon; and, if so, was the management of the Carl Rosa Opera Company among them?

Mr. VIANT

No, Sir.

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