§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Minister for the Arts whether he will extend the current closing date for responses to the Wilding report on "Supporting the Arts —A Review of the Structure of Arts Funding" to 31 January 1990.
§ Mr. Luce[holding answer 12 December 1989]: To avoid uncertainty in the arts world, I remain committed to announcing my response to Mr. Wilding's recommendations as soon as I am able. While, in reaching my decisions, I shall endeavour to take into account responses received after 31 December, I am reluctant to agree to a formal extension of the consultation period.