§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what recent representations she has received from the Arts Council about supplementing its budget.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend has noted the arguments put forward by the Council's chairman, in the course of his Lord Alport Lecture on 16th June, for an increase in Government support for the Arts Council. She has not subsequently received representations from the Council on this issue.