§ Mr. Dormandasked the Minister for the Arts whether he will discuss with the Arts Council the devolution of its powers to the regional arts associations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceIt is the Arts Council's policy to devolve responsibility for clients and areas of work to regional arts associations where appropriate. Discussions about
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Period and number of deaths Age Parity Gestation group (weeks) Method Whether sterilized Deaths1 1968–1971 3 33 4 17–19 Hysterotomy Yes 0 35 5 9–12 Hysterotomy Yes 41 3 9–12 Hysterotomy Yes 1972–1975 7 20 0 9–12 General anaesthetic only No 5 31 6 9–12 Vacuum aspiration Yes devolution continue between the Arts Council and the regional arts associations, but I do not propose to make any fundamental change in the powers of the council.