HC Deb 23 November 1987 vol 123 c62W
102. Mr. Butler

To ask the Minister for the Arts what criteria were used in determining the level of funding for 1988–89 to 1990–91, for the business sponsorship incentive scheme.

Mr. Luce

Due to the success of the scheme I have increased provision by over 70 per cent.—from £1.75 million to £3 million — to reflect the opportunity I expect for growth in sponsorship in 1988–89. I have also provided £3 million per annum for years 1989–90 and 1990–91 and will review this in the light of experience.