§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the level of grant to the Scottish Sports Council for 1978, 1979 and 1980; what is the proposed grant for the coming year; what is the number of people employed by the council; and by whom the secretary of the council is employed.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherGrant-in-aid for 1978–79, 1979–80 and 1980–81 was £2.5 million, £2.8 million and £3.24 million, respectively, and the proposed grant for 1981-82 is £3.51 million. There are 147 staff employed by
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Date of approval Grants Loans Special contribution to research and development Total £ £ £ £ 12 February 1976 10,000 15,000 — 25,000 1 December 1977 20,000 25,600 — 45,600 the Scottish Sports Council, of whom 71 are employed at the national sports training centres. The secretary of the council is employed by the council, as are all the council's officers.