HC Deb 01 May 1967 vol 746 cc20-1W
Mr. Whitaker

asked the Minister of Education and Science whether he will take steps to make it a condition of a public subsidy to any artistic concern, including the National Theatre, that the artistic directors of such concerns have complete freedom in choice and presentation of their works.

Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will make it a condition of a public subsidy to any artistic concern, including the National Theatre that they have complete freedom to choose or present works, provided they do not propagate slanderous accusations or accusations of murder, against public figures during the lifetime of the immediate families of such persons.

Miss Jennie Lee

The way in which decisions are taken by artistic concerns receiving public subsidy is a matter for the organisations themselves, each working within its own constitution.