HC Deb 10 February 1986 vol 91 c381W
34. Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Minister for the Arts when he last met the chairman of the Arts Council; and what was discussed at that meeting.

Mr. Luce

I met the chairman and secretary-general of the Arts Council on 4 February and we discussed arts matters of mutual concern.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Minister for the Arts how much has been (a) budgeted and (b) spent by the Arts Council for consultants' fees arising out of abolition of the Greater London council.

Mr. Luce

No separate budget was prepared; but I understand that approximately £14,000 has been spent, to date, on fees for two consultants.