§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what reply the Government propose to make to the eighth report, Session 1981–82, from the Education. Science and Arts Committee; and when the reply can be expected.
§ Mr. ChannonThe Government will consider very carefully the important report by the Select Committee on public and private funding for the arts. The report raises far-reaching issues and the Government will wish to consult widely before giving a full and considered reply. I anticipate that the reply is likely to be available during the spring of 1983.