HC Deb 26 May 1993 vol 225 cc647-8W
Mr. Richards

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he is taking to support and promote the performing arts in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Wyn Roberts

A number of Welsh Office programmes contribute to the support and promotion of the performing arts in Wales, but this is principally a matter for the Welsh Arts Council which is funded by the Department of National Heritage through the Arts Council of Great Britain. Responsibility for the Welsh Arts Council will transfer to the Secretary of State from 1 April 1994.