§ 22. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what progress he is making in his plans to make the Arts Council more democratic and representative of those working in the arts and entertainment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyMy hon. Friend may be assured that in consultation with my noble Friend I shall be as determined as he was to preserve the accountability of the council to Parliament and to ensure that it is fully able to perform the functions placed upon it by its charter.