Welsh National Opera Company Act 1971 (c. 37)
1971 c.37
An Act to make further provision for contributions by local authorities in Wales (including Monmouthshire) towards the expenses of the Welsh National Opera Company.
[27th May 1971]
1. Contributions towards expenses of Welsh National Opera Company.
The power conferred on a local authority by section 132 of the
Local Government Act 1948 to contribute towards the expenses of an entertainment held in the area of another authority shall, in relation to the Welsh National Opera Company, be exercisable by any local authority in Wales (including Monmouthshire), whether or not the place in which that Company performs is convenient for residents in their area, and whether or not the other authority consent.
2. Consequential increases in rate support grant.
Any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable by way of rate support grant under the enactments relating to local government in England and Wales shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament.
3. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the Welsh National Opera Company Act 1971.