HC Deb 25 March 1946 vol 421 c16W
Major Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what contribution is made from Government funds towards the expenses of conducting the Rowett Research Institute and the North of Scotland College of Agriculture, respectively.

Mr. Westwood

The net contribution from Government funds towards the expenses of conducting the Rowett Research Institute approved for the financial year 1945–1946 amounts to £14,051. In aid of the net maintenance expenditure of the North of Scotland College of Agriculture during the same period, grants amounting to £31,214 have been approved from funds administered by the Department of Agriculture for Scotland and the Scottish Education Department. In addition, grants of £9,984 have been sanctioned from the Development Fund for the maintenance of the Advisory Services provided by the College.

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