HC Deb 16 February 1987 vol 110 c475W
45. Mr. Pike

asked the Minister for the Arts what plans he has for developing arts provision in the north-west.

Mr. Eastham

asked the Minister for the Arts what plans he has for developing arts provision in the north-west.

Mr. Tony Lloyd

asked the Minister for the Arts what plans he has for developing arts provision in the northwest.

Mr. Luce

The Arts Council gives some £2 million per annum to the Regional Arts Association and over £3 million per annum direct funding to major bodies. These are substantial contributions to development.

52. Mr. Stott

asked the Minister for the Arts whether he will pay an official visit to the Drumcroon arts centre in Wigan to discuss the role of North-West Arts in promoting arts education.

Mr. Luce

I am to visit the north-west in the spring and, if the timetable permits, I hope to visit the Drumcroon arts centre. I expect to discuss arts policy issued with North-West Arts during my visit.