HC Deb 04 April 1967 vol 744 c42W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the extent of the financial support given by the Government to promote the publication in the Welsh language of books for children.

Mrs. White

The Welsh Joint Education Committee administers a scheme whereby education authorities assist the publication of children's books in Welsh. The authorities agree to guarantee a minimum annual expenditure on such books. The total expenditure for 1965–66 (the latest figure available) was £29,000. The guarantee for the year 1967–68 is £45,000. Government grants are given towards this service, as part of general local authority expenditure.

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