Museums and Galleries (Hansard, 11 February 1982)

HC Deb 11 February 1982 vol 17 c447W 447W

§ Sir Hector Monro
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is now in a position to announce the level of grants to Scottish museums and galleries and to the National Library of Scotland for 1982–83.

§ Mr. Younger
I am pleased to announce the following allocations, which are subject to parliamentary approval:

1982–83 Estimate £ million

Institution Total General Purchase

Expenses Grant

National Library of Scotland 2.682 2.136 0.546

National Galleries of Scotland 2.626 1.415 1.211

National Museum of Antiquities

of Scotland 0.770 0.605 0.165

Royal Scottish Museum 2.238 1.912 0.330

Local Museums Purchase Fund 0.167

Council for Museums and

Galleries in Scotland 0.246

	1982–83 Estimate £ million
Institution	Total	General	Purchase
		Expenses	Grant
National Library of Scotland	2.682	2.136	0.546
National Galleries of Scotland	2.626	1.415	1.211
National Museum of Antiquities
of Scotland	0.770	0.605	0.165
Royal Scottish Museum	2.238	1.912	0.330
Local Museums Purchase Fund	0.167
Council for Museums and
Galleries in Scotland	0.246