Arts Provision, Wales

Oral Answers to Questions — The Arts – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 November 1991.

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Photo of Sir Anthony Meyer Sir Anthony Meyer , Clwyd North West 12:00, 11 November 1991

To ask the Minister for the Arts when he next proposes to visit Wales to discuss provision for the arts.

Photo of Mr Timothy Renton Mr Timothy Renton , Mid Sussex

I visited south Wales on 3 and 4 October and hope to visit north and central Wales when convenient opportunities arise.

Photo of Sir Anthony Meyer Sir Anthony Meyer , Clwyd North West

Is my right hon. Friend aware that he could enjoy the superlative Welsh National Opera without going to Wales, but that if he visits north Wales he will find nowhere for that wonderful company to perform? Will he discuss with the Secretary of State for Wales the possibility of a scheme to provide a home for the Welsh National Opera in north Wales?

Photo of Mr Timothy Renton Mr Timothy Renton , Mid Sussex

This is ground upon which an Englishman almost fears to tread. A few days ago in Cardiff I saw an excellent performance of Rigoletto by the Welsh National Opera. It was extremely enjoyable. Cardiff bay development corporation has future plans to build premises for the Welsh National Opera at Cardiff Bay. Welsh men may have to decide among themselves whether they want an opera centre in Cardiff and in north Wales as well. If they do I shall be delighted to attend performances at both.