§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will make a statement on his discussions concerning the present booking arrangements at the National Theatre and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, whereby seats are often empty despite a heavy public demand for them.
§ Miss Jennie LeeAttendance at both the National Theatre and Covent Garden have recently averaged over 90 per cent. I am shortly meeting representatives of the Royal Opera House to discuss their booking arrangements, having regard to the need to ensure a fair distribution of tickets.