HC Deb 01 December 1966 vol 737 c135W
Mr. Scott

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the capital expenditure on the youth service, voluntary and statutory, for the years 1963–64, 1964–65, and 1965–66; what sums within these totals were spent on facilities for sport; and what are the relevant estimates for 1966–67.

Mr. Redhead

Figures of actual expenditure are not available in the form asked for, but the total value of projects authorised to start in the Youth Service building programmes were: 1963–64, £4.0 million, 1964–65, £4.5 million, 1965–66, £4.5 million, 1966–67, £2.5 million; for the estimated amount of capital expenditure related to sport I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given to him, and the hon. Member for Horsham (Mr. Hordern) today.