HC Deb 25 October 1967 vol 751 cc468-9W
Mr. Monro

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek to provide grants to pipe bands for the encouragement of piping and drumming, and for the provision of instruments and uniforms.

Mr. Millan

My right hon. Friend is giving a grant of £1,500 to the Scottish Pipe Band Association for the current year towards its administrative and coaching expenses. Education authorities and other local authorities have powers to give grants to individual pipe bands.