HC Deb 14 March 1983 vol 39 cc32-3W
Mr. Faulds

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 1983–84.

Mr. Younger

I am pleased to announce the following allocations, which are subject to parliamentary approval:

1983–84 Estimate
£ million
Total General expenses Purchase grant
National Library of Scotland 2.781 2.208 0.573
National Galleries of Scotland 2.709 1.444 1.265
National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland 0.799 0.626 0.173
Royal Scottish Museum 2.298 1.951 0–347
Local Museums Purchase Fund 0.175 — —
Council for Museums and Galleries in Scotland 0.260 — —