§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much money has been allocated to the arts in Wales since 1979–80, in real terms and cash terms at 1985–86 levels.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsGovernment support for the arts in Wales comes from our vote, principally in support of the National Library and the National Museum, and from the Arts Council, which is the primary channel for the support of the performing arts. Resources made available from these sources since 1979–80 have been as follows:
£ million Cash terms Real terms* 1979–80 11.334 18.264 1980–81 12.687 17.215 1981–82 14.027 17.305 1982–83 15.456 17.821 1983–84 15.892 17.541 1984–85 16.997 18.017 1985–86 18.257 18.257 1986–87† 19.207 18.513 * At 1985–86 prices using the GDP deflator. † provisional.