§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate for the current year for public expenditure on the development of sport and leisure pursuits in England and Wales; to how many organisations grants are made; and what amount is allocated for such spending in the coming year.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsGrants for sport and physical recreation in 1970–71 are expected to amount to 2.6 million; 142 organisations are being helped in their administration, coaching, international and research expenditure and 242 organisations in the development of facilities for sport and recreation. Capital expenditure in the same period by local authorities on facilities for sport and physical recreation is expected to amount to 13.3 million.
The estimates for the forthcoming year are currently under discussion and will be presented to Parliament in the normal way in the next few weeks.