§ 45. Mr. Pikeasked the Minister for the Arts what plans he has for developing arts provision in the north-west.
§ Mr. Easthamasked the Minister for the Arts what plans he has for developing arts provision in the north-west.
§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Minister for the Arts what plans he has for developing arts provision in the northwest.
§ Mr. LuceThe Arts Council gives some £2 million per annum to the Regional Arts Association and over £3 million per annum direct funding to major bodies. These are substantial contributions to development.
§ 52. Mr. Stottasked the Minister for the Arts whether he will pay an official visit to the Drumcroon arts centre in Wigan to discuss the role of North-West Arts in promoting arts education.
§ Mr. LuceI am to visit the north-west in the spring and, if the timetable permits, I hope to visit the Drumcroon arts centre. I expect to discuss arts policy issued with North-West Arts during my visit.