HC Deb 18 May 1977 vol 932 c162W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total financial assistance given by her Department last year to the British Film Institute; and what conditions are placed on this grant.

Mr. Oakes

The British Film Institute's grant in aid for 1976–77 was £2.514 million. £100,000 was earmarked for the Housing the Cinema Fund. The Institute has discretion to spend the remainder within the objectives laid down in its constitution.