§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the per capita Government spending was on the arts in(a) England, (b) Scotland, (c) Wales and (d) Northern Ireland in the last financial year; and what his planned figures are for the current year. [129725]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 7 July 2000]: Central Government grant in aid spend per capita, distributed by the Arts Council of England, was: for 1999–2000 £4.57 (final outturn); and for 2000–01 £4.75 (projected). Projected figures can differ from those of final outturn: these calculations are based on population estimates (final figures for which will be available later this summer).
I have also asked the Devolved Administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide this information. When it is available, I will write to the hon. Member, and place a copy in the Library of the House.