HC Deb 31 January 1984 vol 53 cc124-5W
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

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 1984–85.

Mr. Younger

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

1984–85 £ million
General Expenses Purchase grant Total 1983–84 (Original Estimate)
National Library of Scotland 2.543 0.578 3.121 2.781
National Galleries of Scotland 1.535 1.274 2.809 2.709
National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland 0.747 0.175 0.922 0.799
Royal Scottish Museum 2.125 0.349 2.474 2.298
Local Museum Purchase Grants — 0.184 0.184 0.175
Council for Museums and Galleries in Scotland — — 0.275 0.260

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