HC Deb 26 June 1990 vol 175 c134W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Minister for the Arts what steps his Department is taking to encourage audio-description in theatres.

Mr. Luce

The Arts Council is committed to improving access to the arts for disabled people. As part of its arts and disability initiative, it is encouraging audio-description in all its theatres. From October, the council will be monitoring how its clients are implementing this initiative.