§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) in which year applicants for Sports Council grants were required to give a written declaration that they would not be participating in events with South African teams or individuals;
(2) if he will ask the chairman of the Sports Council why applicants for council grants have to give written assurances that they will not be participating in events with South African teams or individuals;
(3) by what authority applicants for Sports Council grants are required to give 774W Rate support grant paid to local authorities includes an element for local environmental services. The forecast of expenditure on these services has been increased in the recent settlement to reflect the level of expenditure that authorities are actually undertaking. It is for each authority to decide on its priorities within the block grant. There are no plans to amend these arrangements.