HC Deb 27 July 1982 vol 28 cc493-4W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will give details of all clubs to which grants have been paid in the past five years that have a restricted membership and the total amount paid to each club for each year.

Mr. Scott

The total grants paid in the past five years by the Department of Education and the Sports Council for Northern Ireland to voluntary sports clubs with restricted membership to promote sporting and recreational activities, is attached. I shall write to the hon. Gentleman giving him the full details.

Year Department of Education £ Sports Council £
1977–78 19,564 1,307
1978–79 117,353 l41
1979–80 99,959 1,411
1980–81 114,161 1,269
1981–82 112,835 1,676