§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total amount of money derived from public funds spent on the maintenance of orchestras in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, during the years 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968, respectively.
§ Miss Jennie LeeThe following grants and guarantees were made by the Arts Council of Great Britain to orchestras based in England and Scotland:
England Scotland £ £ 1965–66 342,300 62,500 1966–67 522,800 84,785 1967–68 533,200 105,000 1968–69 591,500 113,320 Apart from the B.B.C. Welsh Orchestra, there are no permanent professional orchestras in Wales, which however derives benefit from touring undertaken by orchestras based outside. Comprehensive information is not available about grants from other public sources.