§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Education arid Science how much money has been given by the Government towards the National Theatre in London; and whether it is proposed to advance further sums in the foreseeable future.
§ Miss Jennie Lee:Grants made by the Arts Council to the National Theatre Company in the four years of its existence up to and including 1966–67 amounted to £766,000. The grant for the current financial years is £240,000. to which should be added £80,000 towards the progressive liquidation of accumulated overdraft and a further provision of £20,000, which may not be called upon in full, in respect of guarantee of touring costs. The size of future grants is for the Council to determine.