§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has for encouraging development of professional theatre in Wales so that Welsh artists and writers may enjoy Government support other than through the Welsh Arts Council.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasIt has been the policy of successive Governments to channel assistance for this purpose, in Wales as elsewhere in Great Britain, through the Arts Council. In addition, Welsh local authorities have power to contribute financially towards the professional theatre.