HC Deb 23 February 1995 vol 255 c308W
Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what support was provided from(a) local and (b) national public funds for the Brunton theatre in Musselburgh for the last five years; and if he will make a statement on funding for that theatre in the future.

Sir Hector Monro

Funding for the Brunton theatre from local authorities and from the Scottish Arts Council, the main channel for Government support of the arts in Scotland, over the last five years was as follows:

centre in London and on the advancement, development and support of jazz;

(2) what is the policy of his Department (a) on the subject of the establishment of a national dance centre in London and (b) on the advancement, development and support of dance.

Mr. Dorrell

Under the long-standing "arm's-length" principle for arts funding and development, it is for the Arts Council to formulate strategies for each of the various art forms, including jazz and dance.