§ 32. Mr. Buchanasked the Minister for the Arts what is the expected change in local authority expenditure and total expenditure on the arts between 1985–86 and 1986–87, both in cash and real terms.
§ Mr. LuceCentral Government expenditure on the arts and libraries programme is planned to rise between 1985–86 and 1986–87 by nearly 18 per cent. in cash and by over 12 per cent. in real terms. The Government's planning totals for local authority current and capital expenditure on libraries and museums have increased by 13 per cent. in cash and by 8 per cent. in real terms over the same period.