HC Deb 17 July 1989 vol 157 cc55-6W
39. Mr. Knapman

To ask the Minister for the Arts if he will make a statement on the implications for arts funding of the Midland bank arts card scheme.

Mr. Luce

This is another excellent example of the way in which the arts world and the private sector can work together for the benefit of each other and the public at large. The Arts Council estimates that within two years of its launch, the arts card could raise between £400,000 and £500,000 for arts organisations.

48. Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Minister for the Arts what discussions he has had with the Arts Council about the number of(a) school and (b) other community group visits to performing arts venues.

Mr. Luce

On my behalf, the Arts Council is monitoring the number of visits that schools are making to theatres and other arts organisations.

45. Mr. Haynes

To ask the Minister for Arts what discussions he has had with the Association of County Councils on the number of visits by(a) school parties and (b) other community groups to performing arts events.

Mr. Luce

None, but, with the help of the Arts Council, I am monitoring the situation carefully.