HC Deb 17 June 1986 vol 99 c478W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the level of funding of the Countryside Commission for Scotland in 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85 and 1985–86; and what level of funding is planned for 1986–87.

Mr. Rifkind

The level of funding made available to the Countryside Commission for Scotland has been as follows:

£ million
1982–83 4.1
1983–84 4.4
1984–85 4.5
1985–86 4.7

Provision has been made in the Supply Estimates for funding of just over £5 million in respect of the commission's planned expenditure in 1986–87.