asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many grants for project aid to voluntary bodies in Scotland, England and Wales, respectively, in each of the last five years have been made by the Voluntary Services Unit; and what was the cost of grants made in each area in each year.

Grant aid to voluntary bodies in Scotland and Wales

						1974–75		1975–76
						Number of grants	Cost	Number of grants	Cost
England	…	…	…	…	…	33	£819,789	55	£1,441,346
Scotland	…	…	…	…	…	Nil	—	Nil	—
Wales	…	…	…	…	…	1	£13,656	2	£26,844

Several organisations aided by the Voluntary Services Unit, although based in England, carry out work in Scotland and Wales as well. In addition, the Unit is currently considering applications to fund two Scottish organisations.