HC Deb 10 March 1989 vol 148 c58W
66. Mr. Orme

To ask the Minister for the Arts when he last met the chairman of the board of Northern ballet theatre to discuss the company's future.

Mr. Luce

The future of Northern ballet theatre is a matter for the Arts Council.

69. Sir Fergus Montgomery

To ask the Minister for the Arts whether he intends to meet the chairman of the Arts Council to discuss the level of financial support for the Northern ballet theatre.

Mr. Luce

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Southport (Mr. Fearn) on Monday 13 February at column49.

73. Mr. Litherland

To ask the Minister for the Arts whether he has plans to meet the artistic director of the Northern ballet theatre to discuss the company's future.

Mr. Luce

I have no plans to do so.

76. Mr. Wareing

To ask the Minister for the Arts how many touring performances were given by the Northern ballet theatre in 1988.

89. Mrs. Ann Winterton

To ask the Minister for the Arts what information he has on the number of performances undertaken by the Northern ballet theatre last year.

Mr. Luce

I am informed that the company gave 162 touring performances in 1988.

78. Mr. Bradley

To ask the Minister for the Arts what is the subsidy per seat at performances given by the Northern ballet theatre.

Mr. Luce

A total of £4.60 in 1987–88.