§ 56. Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Minister for the Arts what information he has on the financial position of the repertory theatres in London and the regions.
§ Mr. LuceAt the end of March, cumulative deficits for building-based drama companies funded directly by the Arts Council represented about 6 per cent. of their total turnover. This figure conceals a wide variation in the performance of individual companies and takes no account of this year's substantial increase in Arts Council grants.