Orchestras (Hansard, 13 May 1992)

§ Sir Thomas Arnold
To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what plans he has to discuss with the chairman of the Arts Council a further review of the funding of the four London symphony orchestras.

§ Mr. Key
None.
My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for National Heritage meets the chairman of the Arts Council of Great Britain frequently to discuss matters of common interest.

§ Sir Thomas Arnold
To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what steps he has taken to ensure that the Arts Council consults in a timely manner the boards of the four London symphony orchestras about their funding arrangements.

§ Mr. Key
The funding of the London symphony orchestras is a matter for the Arts Council of Great Britain and is kept under regular review. Grant levels are announced by the council some four months before the start of the year to which they relate.