§ 24. Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what is his policy toward promoting provincial touring light operetta. [13451]
§ Mr. FisherMy Department attaches a high priority to encouraging the widest possible range of touring artistic activity. The Arts Council of England is responsible for devising specific touring policies across artforms and by particular organisations. National companies, regional organisations and a range of specific bodies tour productions of light operetta around the country.