§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what representations have been made to him by senior figures in the art world to purge his entire staff of arts civil servants; what replacements he is making among top civil servants inherited from the previous administration; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasI have received no such representations, but with the setting-up of the new office of arts and libraries, existing structures are being reviewed.