Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 April 2008. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2008 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Royal Ballet: Prices

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment he has made of the affordability of seats for performances by the (a) Royal Ballet and (b) Royal Opera; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: My Department has not assessed the affordability of seats for performances by the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera.The cost of seats is a matter for individual arts organisations to decide.Arts Council England has also not assessed the affordability of seats for performances at either the Royal Ballet or the Royal Opera House. Arts Council England has recently produced guidance for arts organisations on how to maximise revenue while minimising the risk of price becoming a barrier that prevents people from attending or participating.I am arranging for copies of 'Call it a tenner. The role of pricing in the arts' to be placed in the House Libraries.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 475 c1072W; 201815
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2008-1214
Thursday, 8 May 2008
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Prices Royal Ballet Royal Opera
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk