HC Deb 10 May 1967 vol 746 cc1497-8
31. Mr. Monro

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the amount of Government grant awarded to the arts, and to sport and recreation, respectively, in Scotland in 1966–67, or the latest convenient year.

Mr. Millan

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the answers given on 5th April to my hon. Friends the Members for Glasgow, Maryhill (Mr. Hannan) and Glasgow, Scotstoun (Mr. Small).

Mr. Monro

Would not the hon. Gentleman agree that younger people in Scotland need more consideration and that there should be a more equitable balance between arts and recreation?

Mr. Millan

I am glad to be able to tell the hon. Gentleman that expenditure in both respects is going up considerably. For example, in 1967–68 the estimate for sports and recreation together shows an increase of 27 per cent. on the figures for 1966–67, which themselves represent a considerable increase over what happened under the Conservative Government.