Written question WQ93948
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
What action is the Welsh Government taking in response to the Welsh National Opera chorus strike?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
Welsh Government support for the arts is channelled through the Arts Council of Wales (ACW) who operate at arm’s length from government.
My predecessor has met with several organisations in recent weeks including ACW, the Musicians’ Union and WNO itself to fully understand the situation. We are also in the process of convening a meeting of stakeholders, including funders, to explore a constructive way forward.
The Welsh Government is fully supportive of WNO’s work and we will do everything we can to ensure it continues to be one of Wales’ most prestigious arts organisations.