§ Mr. KempTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the running costs of the Royal Opera House are for the current financial year; and what level of public subsidy is required for the next financial year. [70358]
§ Mr. Alan HowarthThe total expenditure budget of the Royal Opera House for the current financial year is £36,553m. For the next financial year, grant in aid from the Arts Council of England will be £16.0m. In addition the Royal Opera House will receive £5.12m in closure grant from Arts Council Lottery funds.