National Theatre Act 1974

1Removal of limit on contribution to cost of national theatre.

In section 1 of the [1949 c. 16.] National Theatre Act 1949 (which, by virtue of the [S.I. 1965/603.] Transfer of Functions (Cultural Institutions) Order 1965 and the [1973 c. 2.] National Theatre and Museum of London Act 1973, authorises the Secretary of State to make contributions not exceeding £5,700,000 in respect of the cost of erecting and equipping a national theatre), the words "(not exceeding £5,700,000) " shall be omitted, but no contribution shall be made under that section after the passing of this Act without the consent of the Treasury.