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Mr. Barry Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales in what ways and by what amounts he has assisted the National Orchestra of Wales; and if he will make a statement. [39429]
Mr. Ron Davies
Welsh Office support for the arts is channelled through the Arts Council of Wales. In 1998–99 the Arts Council's grant to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales is £609,875.