HC Deb 23 June 1977 vol 933 cc572-3W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what sums of public money were expended in the district councils areas of Omagh, Strabane, Londonderry and Limavady in 1975–76 and in 1976–77 on sport and recreation; which games and forms of recreation benefited; by how much for each form of recreation or game; and what is the estimated number of persons in each council area actually participating in each form of recreation or game so benefiting;

(2) what support from public funds other than that made available by councils is available to sport and recreation in Northern Ireland; what was the cost of such support in financial years 1975–76 and 1976–77; and which games and forms of recreation benefited and by how much.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.