§ 34. Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Minister for the Arts if he has any plans to encourage financial support out of public funds for music hall; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonI understand that the Arts Council, through which Government funds for the performing arts are channelled, has no specific plans to provide funds for music hall. The Arts Council knows that it has a very small but devoted following and, together with the regional funding bodies, will consider any individual applications for financial support.