Mr. Ron Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities about grant-aid to national performing arts companies for 1986–87; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartLast year, in response to joint representations from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and the Scottish Arts Council, my right hon. and learned Friend provided £600,000 as continuing support for their arrangements for funding the Scottish national companies.