§ 61. Mr. Gerald BowdenTo ask the Minister for the Arts how much public funding has been allotted to the public lending right scheme in 1986–87, 1987–88 and 1988–89; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceFunding for the public lending right scheme is as follows: 41W
£ million 1986–87 2.75 1987–88 2.75 1988–89 3.5 The 27 per cent. increase in 1988–89 brings the fund to its highest level in real terms since its inception.
§ 63. Dr. TwinnTo ask the Minister for the Arts how many authors are presently registered under the public lending right scheme; and if he will make a statement.