HC Deb 30 June 1972 vol 839 c435W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now announce his decision concerning the future of the five school camps operated by the Scottish National Camps Association in Scotland following his discussions with the Association.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I have agreed with the association that, provided the demand for accommodation is sufficient and no major capital expenditure is required, all five camps should continue until after local government reorganisation. Their future will then be looked at again in consultation with the association and with the new education authorities. In the meantime I shall continue annual grant to the association but the association has agreed that in 1973 and subsequent years it should take the form of a grant of up to £20,000 at 1972 prices to meet its headquarters expenses. I shall be prepared to discuss with the association limited assistance for minor capital expenditure should this be required. Other expenditure will be met by the charges to users.