§ Mr. Marlandasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he is satisfied with the support currently provided for crafts projects.
§ Mr. ChannonThe grant which I make available to the Crafts Council for promoting the work of the artist-craftsman is £1.4 million in the current year. This represents an increase of 17 per cent. over last year, partly to include provision for an extension to its exhibition gallery. I would gladly see more money devoted to the crafts, and I hope that the council will be successful in attracting help from private sponsors.