§ Mr. Anthony CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what discussions he has had with the Arts Council chairman concerning the impending closure of the London City Ballet.
§ Mr. BrookeWhile I regret that London City Ballet has decided that it can no longer continue to operate, I cannot 459W intervene in matters relating to the funding of individual arts organisations, which under the arm's length principle are the responsibility of the Arts Council.