- The Arts Council of England is proposing to grant a £24 million subsidy to the English National Opera. This is partly as a continuation of operational funding which has been in place since 1994, and will also support other costs linked with their 10-year strategy and proposed partial move to Greater Manchester.
- Our key takeaways from the Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) report are:
- Clearly explain the link between the evidence provided and the conclusions reached, especially in relation to aspects such as the counterfactual.
- Ensure inequalities are always satisfactorily identified (e.g. in relation to age, geography or income inequalities) and be clear in how the subsidy will remedy these.
- Articulate the proportionality of the subsidy, and ensure it is the minimum amount necessary to achieve the policy objective.
- Consider the relevant markets and their characteristics to provide a full assessment of the impact on UK competition and investment.
- If the subsidy involves an element of relocation, fully consider why it does not fall into the prohibition under s18 of the Act.
The Arts Council of England, subsidy to the English National Opera
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