Physical Training and Recreation (Grants)

HC Deb 08 April 1954 vol 526 cc75-6W

Mr. E. Wakefield

asked the Minister of Education the total grants made under the Physical Training and Recreation Act, 1937, during the years 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953; and what percentage of these grants was in each year given for the provision and equipment of playing fields.

Miss Horsbrugh

The following table gives the total value of the offers of capital grants under the Physical Training and Recreation Act, 1937, confirmed in the financial years beginning on the 1st April, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953, and the percentage for playing fields:

		£	Per cent.
1950–51	…	213,650	74
1951–52	…	168,935	46
1952–53	…	58,686	47
1953–54	…	43,806	8