Fisheries Organisation Society

HC Deb 22 October 1979 vol 972 cc86-7W

Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what grant is given by the Development Commission to the Fisheries Organisation Society in the current financial year; and what is the estimated level of grant in the next financial year.

Mr. Monro

Grant is given for calendar years.

For 1979 grant not exceeding £39,750, representing 75 per cent. of qualifying expenditure, is being provided. For 1980 it will be at the rate of 50 per cent. of qualifying expenditure.

The Commission has decided not to grant-aid the society thereafter.