§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts, in the light of the decision of the House on the Vote on Account for 1985–86, what is the total forward financial commitment made to date by the Arts Council in respect of the financial year 1985–86 (i) that has been discussed with arts bodies (ii) that is a firm contractual commitment and (iii) that is in any respect provisional; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveAll discussions so far have been provisional and without commitment.