asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what sum of public money was paid to the National Film Theatre in 1976; and what sum will be paid in 1977.

It is for the British Film Institute to decide whether, and to what extent, the earnings of the National Film Theatre, which is part of the Institute, need to be supplemented from its grant in aid. I understand that in 1975–76, the most recent year for which audited figures are available, the Institute allocated £207,000 from its grant in aid.