§ Ms. Richardsonasked the Minister for the Arts what are the main needs of women in the policy areas within the sphere of his Department's activities; what he has done to indentify and quantify these needs and to monitor services delivery; what consultation is carried out with women to ensure their views are adequately represented; and what training is given to his staff to raise their appreciation of the needs of women.
§ Mr. LuceI am delighted that women play a strong and active part in every field of artistic activity. I should like to see more women appointed to the trustee and similar governing bodies of the organisations for which I am responsible and am pleased to receive suggestions for suitable candidates.