Donations

Oral Answers to Questions — The Arts – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 25 July 1988.

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Photo of Mr David Martin Mr David Martin , Portsmouth South 12:00, 25 July 1988

To ask the Minister for the Arts what information he has about donations to the arts from private or corporate sources in excess of £1 million in the six months to the end of June.

Photo of Mr Richard Luce Mr Richard Luce , Shoreham

I am extremely grateful to all benefactors of the arts. I shall circulate a list in the Official Report.

Photo of Mr David Martin Mr David Martin , Portsmouth South

Will my hon. Friend confirm that in the past month there have been four donations of more than £1 million each? Does it not show that interest and investment in this form of funding for the arts is thriving?

Photo of Mr Richard Luce Mr Richard Luce , Shoreham

My hon. Friend is right. In one week in early July alone the arts received £7 million of support by way of donations or sponsorship. That is a clear demonstration of the amount of support and help that goes to the art—

Photo of Graham Allen Graham Allen , Nottingham North

It is a pity that that money did not go to the CTCs.

Photo of Mr Richard Luce Mr Richard Luce , Shoreham

It would be very good news if Opposition Members would welcome the process and encourage those who wish to help the arts.

Following is the list:

OrganisationDonorAmountDale of announcementPurpose
Victoria and Albert MuseumMr. T.T. Tsui£1·25 million20 June 1988To create new gallery of Chinese Art and Design
BAFTAShell (sponsorship)£3 million12July 1988Various projects