§ 36. Mr. Smallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the extent of Government financial assistance towards the encouragement of Scottish sport and recreational activities in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. MillanThe total grant given was as follows:
The figures for 1966–67 are provisional.
- For recreational activities: in 1964–65 £213,000; 1965–66 £253,000; 1966–67 £286,000.
- For sport: in 1964–65 £137,000; 1965–66 £190,000; 1966–67 £289,000.
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. We must have a question.
§ Mr. SmallYou will have a question, Mr. Speaker. Can I have an assurance from my hon. Friend that the commitment to the Commonwealth Games in 1970 will not be taken at the expense of the local authorities in terms of recreation grants?
§ Mr. MillanThe question of any assistance to the Commonwealth Games is being separately considered.
§ Sir Harmar NichollsHow much of the grant which is mentioned will be taken back in the form of the Selective Employment Tax?
§ Mr. MillanVery little, if any.