§ Mr. Burdenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much grant in aid the Sports Council will receive next year; and how this compares with previous years.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsGrant in aid to the Sports Council in 1973–74 will be £5 million, subject to Parliamentary approval. Central Government provision for sport in previous years was as follows:
1969–70 … £1.73m 1970–71 … £2.53m 1971–72 … £3.26m 1972–73 (estimated out-turn) … £3.68m The figures for 1969–70 to 1971–72 include Wales.