HC Deb 06 July 1976 vol 914 cc473-4W
43. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will seek to make the Arts Council more democratic and representative of those working in the arts and entertainment.

Mr. Mulley

I shall have these points in mind in considering future appointments although, as my hon. Friend will appreciate, I have to have regard to con- sumer as well as producer interests, since the task of the Arts Council is to develop the arts and improve their availability.