§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) which organisations he consults on the effectiveness of his Department's policies to encourage greater provision of art in open spaces; [19655]
(2) whom he consults when evaluating the provision of (a) fountains, and (b) other types of sculptures using water in public open spaces. [19656]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordThese are matters essentially for local decision. Only exceptionally would the Secretary of State be asked to comment.