§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent during each of the last 10 years Her Majesty's Government have encouraged by financial grants and otherwise athletics in Scotland and Scottish athletes to compete in international events and with what results.
§ Mr. RossThe information is contained in the table set out below. I am sure that athletics in Scotland are benefiting from the assistance given.
Grants paid to various in Scotland to national organisations assist athletics £ 1957–58 … … … 1,114 1958–59 … … … 1,249 1959–60 … … … 800 1960–61 … … … 1,103 1961–62 … … … 1,407 1962–63 … … … 285 1963–64 … … … 918 1964–65 … … … 854 1965–66 … … … 3,213 1966–67 … … … 3,750