§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will take steps to provide immediate financial support to St. George's theatre, Islington, in order to avert its threatened closure.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasGovernment support for drama is provided through the Arts Council, which has made a contribution to the St. George's theatre appeal. Apart from this, my noble friend Lord Mowbray and Stourton has had discussions with the theatre on the subject of further commercial sponsorship.