§ Mr. Freudasked the Minister for the Arts what support his Department gives to the library of the British Theatre Association; if he was invited to attend the official opening of the library by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on Tuesday 17 February; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceNo direct support is provided from my Department, but the British Theatre Association library has received a grant of £4,685 this year through Greater London Arts Association which was matched pound for pound by the London boroughs grants scheme; this contribution represents full replacement of the previous GLC funding.
I was invited to attend the opening of the library in its new premises hut, unfortunately, could not be present due to parliamentary commitments.