HC Deb 23 July 1969 vol 787 c410W
Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total amount of money derived from public funds spent on maintaining and promoting the theatre in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, during the years 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968, respectively.

Miss Jennie Lee

The following grants and guarantees were made by the Arts Council of Great Britain for drama activities:

England Scotland Wales
£ £ £
1965–66 766,066 87,157 51,302
1966–67 1,325,223 152,491 69,122
1967–68 1,705,609 237,123 95,229
1968–69 1,833,712 212,673 88,750

Comprehensive information is not available about grants from other public sources.