§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will list the number of employees(a) currently, (b) in May 1997 and (c) in May 1999 of each of the regional arts boards.[116539]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 28 March 2000]: I have asked the Arts Council of England, as the body responsible for the regional arts boards, to provide this information. When it is available, I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy in the Library of the House.