§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Minister for the Arts if, in the light of circular No. 9 issued by the London and metropolitan government staff commission on 11 October, he will instruct the Arts Council further to consider designating staff of the Greater London council currently working at or in support of the South Bank concert hall.
§ Mr. LuceIt is not intended to transfer any staff working at, or in support of, the South Bank concert halls to the Arts Council by order. During its recruitment of staff, however, the Arts Council will continue to adhere to the rules which have been laid down by the London and metropolitan government staff commission to take account of the interests of Greater London and metropolitan county council employees.