Sports Council (Grant)

Mr. Monro
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the amount of the Sports Council grant for 1977–78; and what percentage increase this represents over 1976–77.

Mr. McElhone
Subject to parliamentary approval, the grant-in-aid to be paid to the Scottish Sports Council in 1977–78 will be £1·9 million. This represents an increased in cash terms of 11·7 per cent. over 1976–77.