HC Deb 02 July 1976 vol 914 cc329-30W
Mr. Rifkind

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what requests he has received to date from local authorities for grants under Section 72 of the Children Act 1975;

(2) if he will give details of grants he has made under Section 72 of the Children Act 1975.

Mr. McElhone

Grampian, Highland and Dumfries and Galloway Regional Councils have inquired about the availability of grant under this provision, and we shall be in touch with them and with other local authorities as soon as possible about the details of the grant scheme that is being prepared. No grants have yet been made.