§ Resolution reported,
§ That, for the purposes of any Act of this Session relating to the countryside and tourist amenities in Scotland, it is exppdient to authorise the payment out of moneys provided by Parliament of—
- (a) grants towards expenditure incurred or to be incurred by any person in carrying out work which in the opinion of the Secretary of State is calculated to preserve or enhance the natural beauty of a country locality, to restore or improve the appearance of land in a country locality, or to improve the facilities available in such a locality to members of the public for enjoying the countryside;
- (b) allowances to members of a Scottish Tourist Amenities Council established under that Act;
- (c) any administrative expenses incurred by the Secretary of State under that Act; and
- (d) any increase attributable to that Act in the sums so payable by way of Exchequer Equalisation Grant under the enactments relating to local government in Scotland.
§ Resolution agreed to.