§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what sums have been paid from Government sources to youth hostels in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. Carter,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 12th July 1976; Vol. 915, c. 44], gave the following information:
The following capital sums, representing 50 per cent. grant, were paid by the Northern Ireland Department of Education to youth hostels in Northern Ireland in the past five financial years.
Year Grant £ 1971–72 … … … 2,322 1972–73 … … … 109 1973–74 … … … 958 1974–75 … … … — 1975–76 … … … 166