HC Deb 19 December 1986 vol 107 c735W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Minister for the Arts if he is prepared to fund the National Theatre, the Royal Opera

£ million
1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86
Public lending right — — — 2 2 2.75
Book purchases by public libraries in England 40.2 43.3 49.2 54.1 53.7 n/a
British Library 33.5 35.7 39.6 48.8 45 46.2

I shall supply the hon. Member with details of the Arts Council funding for literature as soon as possible.

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