HC Deb 09 December 1970 vol 808 c139W
Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the grants paid by the Welsh Arts Council to various organisations, periodicals, &c., in Wales in 1969–70.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Of the Welsh Arts Council's grant of £568,000 in 1969–70 subsidies totalling £427,434 were made available to 143 organisations, and awards totalling £17,941 were made to 78 individuals. In addition, expenditure of £68,578 was incurred in the direct promotion of arts activities in Wales. The balance of £54,047 was used to meet the administrative costs of the Council.

Details of individual grants and other awards made by the Welsh Arts Council in 1969–70 will be given in the Annual Report of the Arts Council of Great Britain to be published on 14th December. I will arrange for the hon. Member to receive a copy of the Report.