§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what was the aggregate spending of English and Welsh local authorities on arts and museums for 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeAlthough no definite figures for local authority expenditure on the arts are available, it is estimated that total spending in England and Wales for 1992–93 amounted to over £200 million.
Total local authority expenditure on museums and galleries in England, as set out in my Department's annual report, is shown in the table. 979W
£ million 1989–90 126 1990–91 125 1991–92 134 Local authority funding for museums and galleries in Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what was the average value of(a) corporate and (b) Government spending on the arts for 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeThe table shows the total departmental expenditure on the arts for the relevant years as published in my Department's annual report, together with figures for total business support and the money produced by the business sponsorship incentive scheme:
£ million Total arts funding1 Total business supports2 Total BSIS funding3 1989–90 162.1 n/a 6.9 1990–91 182.6 57.1 8.4 1991–92 212.1 65.4 9.3 1These totals include grant in aid for the Arts Council and Crafts Council; support for the BSIS and Government art collection and other arts support, including research. 2Including corporate memberships. 3Including awards made and sponsorship matched under the scheme.