§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what support is given to the animation industry in the United Kingdom by his Department. [65714]
§ Janet Anderson[holding answer 14 January 1999]: Total support from the National Lottery for production of animated films is £1,374,966 to date. In addition, the Arts Council of England contributes £50,000 per annum to a scheme for experimental animation, which it runs in conjunction with Channel 4.
318WThe British Film Institute, in collaboration with Channel 4, runs two animation schemes, Animation in Residence and the British Animation Training scheme. The National Film and Television School runs a Diploma Course in Animation.
Finally, my Department has granted co-production status to a number of animated films, which has enabled them to access financial benefits in the UK and in other countries.