HC Deb 21 January 1991 vol 184 cc9-10W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Minister for the Arts if he will make it his policy to ensure that Welsh National Opera is funded securely for the future; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

I have no direct involvement in decisions relating to levels of public subsidy for individual arts organisations. The Welsh National Opera is funded jointly

Description of Item Valuation £ Outcome
Painting by Ribera "Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew" 2,787,500 Export licence granted
Two Bronze trumpet fibulas 1,560 Purchased by Leeds city council
Red enamel brooch 815 Purchased by the British museum