§ Mr. Moneyask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what consultations he has had with the Greater London Council, the Arts Council and other interested bodies regarding the future financing of Sadlers Wells Theatre, Islington, including direct Government 276W assistance; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Hugh JenkinsGovernment support for the performing arts is provided through the Arts Council which itself decides on the allocation of its resources between competing claims. It is open to the theatre to approach, in addition, other potential sources of support, such as the Greater London Council, the Greater London Arts Association and other bodies, and I am in touch with those bodies on the subject.