HC Deb 18 July 1978 vol 954 c121W
33. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if she will re-examine the charter of the Arts Council in the light of Government policy and having regard to devolution.

Mr. Oakes

The charter in its present form is consistent with Government policy. It would be wrong to anticipate the decisions of the Scottish and Welsh Assemblies on the organisation of arts support after devolution.