HC Deb 04 April 1977 vol 929 c331W
Mr. Monro

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the amount of the Sports Council grant for 1977–78; and what percentage increase this represents over 1976–77.

Mr. McElhone

Subject to parliamentary approval, the grant-in-aid to be paid to the Scottish Sports Council in 1977–78 will be £1.9 million. This represents an increased in cash terms of 11.7 per cent. over 1976–77.