HC Deb 04 December 1979 vol 975 c130W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster how much the Royal Shakespeare Company received in grant-aid from the Arts Council in the financial year 1979–80; how this compares with the amount it has received for each year since 1974; and if he will list the percentage increase in the grant each year from 1974.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

The Royal Shakespeare Company has been offered £1.8 million for the current year. The total grant paid, and the percentage increase on the grant for each year, are:

£ Percentage increase over previous year
1974–75 713,500
1975–76 915,000 28
1976–77 1,005,673 10
1977–78 1,365,000 36
1978–79 1,838,486 35

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster what discussions has he held with private companies concerning financial aid to the Royal Shakespeare Company; and how much he believes can be derived from this source.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

This is a matter for the Royal Shakespeare Company and its potential sponsors. I have had discussions on the general question of sponsorship with the Association for Business Sponsorship of the Arts.

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