§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his answer of 30 April,Official Report, column 444, if he will give the expenditure on energy consumption, broken down by fuel, of the buildings occupied by his Department, for the latest year available.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 10 May 1990]: The information, which covers major offices only, is as follows:
a severe pruning of projected expenditure plans. I recognise the excellent record of the Royal Opera house in increasing its self-generated income but, in reply, I made it clear that all arts organisations must, like any other business, demonstrate a commitment to good housekeeping and to controlling costs. It is also an important part of Arts Council policy that all arts organisations receiving grant-in-aid should balance their books over a three year period. I expect the Royal Opera house to discuss with the Arts Council how that policy can be complied with.