BBC Wales Symphony Orchestra (Hansard, 17 November 1992)

HC Deb 17 November 1992 vol 214 c143W 143W

§ Mr. Barry Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what have been the financial allocations to the BBC Wales symphony orchestra in 1982, 1988 and in the latest available year; and if he will make a statement.

§ Sir Wyn Roberts
The BBC Wales symphony orchestra receives financial support from the Welsh Arts Council. Grants were £226,487 in 1982, £396,050 in 1988 and £517,500 in 1991.

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1987–91

VAT Registrations 8,700 10,900 10,900 10,200 8,400 49,100

VAT Deregistrations 7,200 7,800 7,700 8,000 8,800 39,500

Change to stock of VAT-registered business + 1,500 + 3,100 + 3,200 + 2,200 -400 + 9,600

	1987	1988	1989	1990	1991	1987–91
VAT Registrations	8,700	10,900	10,900	10,200	8,400	49,100
VAT Deregistrations	7,200	7,800	7,700	8,000	8,800	39,500
Change to stock of VAT-registered business	+ 1,500	+ 3,100	+ 3,200	+ 2,200	-400	+ 9,600