HC Deb 20 July 1939 vol 350 cc706-7
38 and 39. Mr. Tomlinson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education (1) what amount has been approved in the form of capital grants by the National Fitness Council; and what is the cost of administration of the finance committee of that body;

(2) whether he will give a statement of the administrative expenses of the National Fitness Council apart from the expenses incurred by the finance committee?

Mr. Lindsay

The amount allocated in capital grants up to 30th June is £1,892,625. The estimated cost of administration of the Fitness Council in the current financial year is £31,372, of which the hon. Member will find particulars in the Board's Estimates; as the National Advisory Council and the Grants Committee have a common staff it would not be practicable to give a separate figure for the cost of administration of the Grants Committee.

Mr. Tomlinson

Is the Minister satisfied with the administrative costs, in relation to the work which is being performed by the committee?

Mr. Lindsay

I would point that schemes involving nearly £10,000,000 capital development are being considered. I would add that my Noble Friend has the whole future of this movement under his immediate review.

Mr. Duncan

Does my hon. Friend think there is any overlapping between the Grants Committee and the Board and, if there is, will he consider doing away with the Grants Committee and taking over that part of the work to be done by the Board directly?

Mr. Lindsay

We are considering that precise point at this moment.

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