HC Deb 08 July 1993 vol 228 c246W
Mr. Mandelson

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage how many representations he has received regarding the future of theatre in education provision.

Mr. Brooke

Since the start of the current campaign on behalf of theatre in education, I have received more than 30 such representations.

Mr. Mandelson

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what consultation he has had with(a) the Arts Council of Great Britain, (b) the regional arts boards, (c) the Department for Education and (d) local authority associations regarding the future of theatre in education provision.

Mr. Brooke

My Department has discussed theatre in education provision with the bodies listed in(a), (b), and (c), and additionally with the Welsh arts council.