HC Deb 29 April 1975 vol 891 cc105-6W
Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the bodies for which he does not have statutory responsibility but to which he appoints the managing body or makes available Government funds.

Applications received for projects in Wales Offers made Payments
Number Number Value Value
(£000) (£000)
1972–73 … … … 113 18 1,530 —
1973–74 … … … 254 123 13,451 4,747
1974–75 … … … 222 145 10,603 7,447

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many new jobs were provided by Government premises, including advance factories, in 1974.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

Over 200 persons—170 males—are currently employed in Government premises, including

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I appoint the Trustees of the Young Volunteer Force Foundation, and jointly with the Secretary of State for Scotland, of the Fire Service Research and Training Trust. In addition, I make Government funds available, by way of grants, to a large number of organisations a list of which is being sent to the hon. Member.