Playgroups

HC Deb 08 June 1976 vol 912 cc626-7W

Mr. Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what assistance has been given to assist in the establishment of playgroups in Scotland.

Mr. McElhone

Government grant is paid annually to the Scottish Pre-School Playgroups Association to assist with its development work, and the association has been offered£30,500 for the financial year 1977–77. The association also receives grand towards its training programmes and for capital projects.

Information is not available about assistance given by local authorities to the association or to local playgroups. Local authorities may, however, qualify for Government grant under the urban programme for schemes to promote playgroups in areas of social need.