§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science by what what date he expects the first performance to be given at the new National Theatre.
§ Miss Jennie LeeAny expectation must be highly speculative until building work is started.
§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will ensure that the implementation of the agreed arrangements for the new 254W National Theatre is not delayed by the consideration of the representation that has been made by the Greater London Council.
§ Miss Jennie LeeThis is a joint enterprise of the Government and the G.L.C. A decision to proceed requires the agreement of both of us. The architect's detailed plans are now being studied and, for my part, I am anxious to reach an early decision once these studies are completed.