HC Deb 23 January 1984 vol 52 cc419-20W
31. Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts if the Minister for the Arts will ensure that sufficient funds will be made available through the Arts Council to keep open the Riverside studios in the event of the Greater London council being abolished.

Mr. Waldegrave

The Government will review their proposals for the public support of the arts in the GLC and MCC areas after local government reorganisation in the light of the current consultations. The future source and levels of funding for the Riverside studios will depend on the arrangements to be adopted generally for the arts in London.