§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Under-Secretary of State, answering in respect of the Arts, what representations he has received from regional arts associations regarding the allocation of funds in the various regions; what action he has taken to rectify any imbalance in allocation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy noble Friend's predecessor as Minister for the Arts received representations about the Arts Council's distribution of funds to three regional arts associations during 1982–83. Funds are distributed by reference to a variety of factors including the level and range of artistic activity and there is no simple per capita basis which the Arts Council judge appropriate.