§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Lord Privy Seal what grants have been paid in the past year to the Drum Arts Centre, Covent Garden, for the commissioning and rehearsal of plays; what application has been received for a further grant to stage plays; and whether that application will be approved.
§ Mr. Neil MartenDrum Arts Centre Ltd. (Trust) was awarded an accountable grant of up to £10,000 in December 1978 for research work on theatrical presentations in support of development education, and for four plays/documentary presentations on associated themes. No grant has been given covering rehearsals. No further application has been received for the staging of plays.