§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many grants for project aid to voluntary bodies in Scotland, England and 787W Wales, respectively, in each of the last five years have been made by the Voluntary Services Unit; and what was the cost of grants made in each area in each year.
§ Mr. Alexander W. LyonGrant aid to voluntary bodies in Scotland and Wales
1974–75 1975–76 Number of grants Cost Number of grants Cost England … … … … … 33 £819,789 55 £1,441,346 Scotland … … … … … Nil — Nil — Wales … … … … … 1 £13,656 2 £26,844 Several organisations aided by the Voluntary Services Unit, although based in England, carry out work in Scotland and Wales as well. In addition, the Unit is currently considering applications to fund two Scottish organisations.