§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will now give her reply to the recommendation made by the committee chaired by the right hon. Member for Huyton (Sir H. 196W Wilson) regarding the position of a Minister for the Arts.
§ Mrs. Shirley WilliamsMy right hon. Friend's committee has presented an interim report dealing specifically with the setting up and operation of a British Film Authority. There are further aspects of the film industry still to be reported on. When the Government's consideration of the recommendation concerning a British Film Authority is nearing completion it will then be for my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to consider whether he wishes to make any changes in ministerial responsibilities.