§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many arts centres have been started throughout the regions, compared with 1964.
§ Miss Jennie LeeBased on the known number in the region covered by the Northern Arts Association, the total number of arts centres in England and Wales is now estimated at over 100. The sponsors of new arts centres are under no obligation to inform either my Department or the Arts Council of their plans. Arts centres vary widely in their size, title and facilities.