§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Minister for the Arts what representation he has received concerning the financial position of the Royal Opera house; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Luce[pursuant to his reply, 18 November 1986]: Funding of the Royal Opera house is a matter for the Arts Council. The Chairman of the opera house has kept me informed of his discussions with the Arts Council about the opera house's financial position.