§ 99. Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Minister for the Arts whom he consulted from outside Her Majesty's Government before announcing increased funding for 1988–89 for the British Film Institute.
§ Mr. LuceI discussed the British Film Institute's estimate of its 1988–89 expenditure with the chairman and director of the institute. I am very pleased to have been able to announce funding figures which will assist the institute to secure a firm financial base in future years.