Locally Funded Theatres

HC Deb 01 April 1996 vol 275 c72W

29. Ms Eagle

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if she will make a statement on the future of locally funded theatres. [21921]

Mr. Sproat

Government funding in support of local theatres is channelled through the Arts Council and the regional arts boards. The funding of individual theatres is a matter for these bodies in conjunction with the local authorities and other funding partners.