§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when last he met the chairman of the Arts Council; and what he discussed with him.
Date of appointment Date appointment ends Rt. Hon. Kenneth Robinson (Chairman) … May 1977 April 1982 Dr. Richard Hoggart (Vice-Chairman) … January 1979 December 1981 Lady Anglesey … January 1978 December 1980 Melvyn Bragg … October 1977 December 1980 David Buckle … January 1978 December 1980 Professor Lawrence Cowing … July 1977 December 1980 Colin Shaw … January 1978 December 1980 Bernard Atha … January 1979 December 1981 Noel Goodwin … January 1979 December 1981 R. Guthrie … January 1979 December 1981 Marghanita Laski … January 1979 December 1981 Usha Prashar … January 1979 December 1981 Professor Anthony Quinton … January 1979 December 1981 William Cleaver … May 1980 March 1983 Gerald Elliott … February 1980 March 1984 Professor A. N. Jeffares … February 1980 March 1984 Councillor J. Last … February 1980 March 1984 John Manduell … February 1980 March 1984 David Sylvester … February 1980 March 1984 I receive proposals for membership of the council from a wide variety of sources, and then consult interested parties, as required by the Council's Royal Charter or as otherwise appropriate, to assess candidates' availability and suitability. Members do not represent particular interests but reflect the overall view of the artist, audience and taxpayer.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what fees, expenses and other benefits are paid to members of the Arts Council.
§ Mr. St. John-StevasMembers of the Arts Council are unpaid and receive no fees of any kind. Expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of council duties, such as the cost of travel and overnight accommodation, may be reimbursed.