§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much financial assistance was given in 1974–75 to the Football Association of Scotland; and what is the estimated figure for the current financial year.
§ Mr. William RossGovernment assistance to sport in Scotland is channelled through the Scottish Sports Council. In 1974–75 the council gave no financial556W assistance to the Scottish Football Association, but it recently offered the association a grant at the rate of £2,000 a year for three years from 24th November 1975 towards the salary and expenses of a national coach, I understand that in the current financial year the grant is expected to amount to about £1,100.