§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the income receipts of the British Library were in each year from 1990–91 to 2003–04 (planned), excluding grant in aid; and if she will make a statement.[99843]
§ Dr. HowellsThe total income of the British Library, less any grant in aid received, but including all trading income, investment income, donations and sponsorship is shown in the table for the period 1990–91 to 2003–04. The figures for 2002–03 and 2003–04 are based on budgets and business plans.
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Financial year Non GIA income (£000) 1990–91 24,311 1991–92 29,532 1992–93 27,105 1993–94 30,498 1994–95 32,722 1995–96 35,753 1996–97 32,459 1997–98 35,025 1998–99 40,009 1999–2000 33,867 2000–01 *27,997 2001–02 32,283 2002–03 31,041 2003–04 31,263 * The figure for 2000–01 shows a dip in relation to the medium term trend. We are advised by the British Library that this is largely attributable to a change in accounting which resulted in payments for services used at the beginning of 2000–01 being attributed to 1999–2000.