HC Deb 13 June 1996 vol 279 cc268-9W
14. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the current expenditure from public funds on the arts; what it was(a) five, (b) 10, (c) 15 and (d) 20 years ago in real terms; and if he will make a statement. [30936]

Mr. Ancram

Government expenditure on the arts in the last year was £7.2 million compared, in real terms, with £6.5 million five years ago; £5.2 million 10 years ago; £3.8 million 15 years ago and £3.5 million 25 years ago.