§ 120. Mr. Jegerasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware of the serious position of the Royal Opera House. Covent Garden, as revealed in the latest annual report; and whether he will now acquire the theatre and some of the neighbouring property to ensure its continuation and maintenance in a manner suitable to its status.
§ Lord John HopeUnder present arrangements my responsibilities are limited to ensuring the performance by the Opera Company of its obligations under the terms of its lease from my Department. As regards the second part of the Question, the Government are considering the various recommendations in the report of the Arts Council on Housing the Arts which was submitted to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.