HC Deb 20 July 1979 vol 970 c904W
Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will reduce the grant given to the Sports Council, in view of its threat to withdraw its grant made to the Grand National Archery Society if the latter competes against a South African team.

Mr. Monro

I assume that the hon. Member refers to the current world archery championships now taking place in West Berlin. I am not aware of any such threat having been made by the Sports Council, and understand that the Grand National Archery Society has not, in fact, made an application to the council for grant in connection with this event.

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