§ 27. Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science amongst how many London-based companies the Arts Council grant for 1979–80 was allocated.
§ Mr. ChannonThe Arts Council allocated grants totalling £31.7 million among the four national companies—Royal Opera House, English National Opera, National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company—405 other companies, and small sums to 496 individuals.