§ John MannTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many theatres there are in(a) the United Kingdom and (b) coalfield constituencies. [41325]
§ Dr. HowellsWe have contacted the Arts Council of England to request the information required, and my noble Friend the Minister for the Arts will write to my hon. Friend as soon as it is available, placing copies of her letter in the Libraries of both Houses.