§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what grants are paid to assist ballet in England. Scotland and Wales, respectively.
§ Miss Jennie LeeThe Arts Council's allocation of grant in 1968–69 to ballet companies based in England is £236,000. In addition, part of the grant of £1,250,000 to the Royal Opera House is for the work of the Royal Ballet. The Council are also making grants totalling £35,000 to the Royal Ballet School and the Institute of Choreology.
There are no ballet companies resident in Scotland or Wales. Touring in these countries is undertaken by companies based in England, including the Royal Ballet.