§ 72. Mr. Fisherasked the Minister for the Arts when he last met the governors of the Royal Shakespeare Company to discuss its future funding.
§ Mr. LuceI met the chairman, Mr. Geoffrey Cass, recently and discussed with him matters of mutual interest including the company's financial position; but the level of funding to the RSC is a matter for the Arts Council. and I understand that the two bodies are in discussion on the matter.
§ Mr. Fatchettasked the Minister for the Arts what representations he has received about the future funding of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
§ Mr. LuceI have received some representations, but would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the question from the hon. Member for Sedgefield (Mr. Blair) earlier today.