§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what discussions his Department has had with the North West arts board about the preparation of a corporate plan for the board and of published policies for the support of individual art forms.
§ Mr. BrookeNone. These are matters for regional arts boards to take forward in discussion with the Arts Council.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what guidance is given to arts boards on their criteria in the selection of arts organisations for appraisal, and in the conduct of such appraisals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeThe Arts Council has provided guidelines to regional arts boards on such issues. Under the arm's-length principle, my Department has no involvement in them.