§ 26. Mr. RoweTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage how he intends to improve on the latest figures for attendance at arts events.
§ Mr. BrookeThe improvement of access to the arts is a cornerstone of the Government's policies for the arts, and is also a primary aim of the Arts Council. All Arts Council clients work to enlarge their audiences. Specific marketing initiatives support and direct their work; the latest figures point to the continuing success of these initiatives.