HC Deb 17 July 1989 vol 157 cc54-5W
33. Mr. Evennett

To ask the Minister for the Arts what have been the increases in funding from public and private sources for the arts since January 1986.

Mr. Luce

Central Government expenditure on the arts has increased since 1985–86 by £152 million to £439 million in 1989–90. There are no comprehensive figures for private funding of arts activities but there are many good examples of private sector support for arts activities.

34. Mr. Colvin

To ask the Minister for the Arts what is the expenditure on the arts in the south of England for the financial year 1988–89.

Mr. Luce

In 1988–89, around £6 million of taxpayers' money was spent on the arts in the southern arts area, via the Arts Council and the Regional Arts Association. This does not include expenditure on the arts from local authorities and from the private sector.

40. Mr. Jessel

To ask the Minister for the Arts what fraction of Government expenditure is represented by spending for which he is responsible.

Mr. Luce

My Department's expenditure of £439 million in 1989–90 represents one third of 1 per cent. of total central Government spending.

47. Mr. Wilson

To ask the Minister for the Arts whether he plans to make a statement on future funding of the arts in 1990–91 and beyond.

Mr. Luce

In November 1987 I announced a new departure in arts funding with a three-year settlement for the years 1988–89 to 1990–91. In November 1988 I announced the rolling forward of this central Government programme to 1991–92. As is now customary, I would hope to be able to make a similar statement in respect of 1992–93 this autumn.

49. Mr. Pike

To ask the Minister for the Arts if he has assessed the scale of finance likely to be available for the arts in the north-west in the year 1990–91 and beyond.

Mr. Luce

The finance available to the arts in particular regions is determined by the Arts Council. Arts Council grants to regional arts associations have more than doubled since 1984–85. The level of grant to North West Arts in 1990–91 and beyond has yet to be determined.

Mr. Wareing

To ask the Minister for the Arts what discussions he has had with the Association of Metropolitan Authorities about future levels of arts funding in 1990–91 and beyond.

Mr. Luce

I met representatives of the Association of Metropolitan Authorities in April this year to discuss questions of arts policy and funding.

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