Written question WQ93953
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the Welsh National Opera since their musicians voted to take industrial action?
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 recently met with WNO to understand the complex position the organisation is in. We are currently in the process of convening a meeting of all interested parties, including key funders, to develop a 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.