HC Deb 05 March 1985 vol 74 c451W
Mr. Merchant

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what funds his Department has spent and intends to spend on International Youth Year; and to which organisations connected with International Youth Year his Department has given funds.

Mr. Brooke

Grant-aid to the International Youth Year national co-ordinating committee for England, to the end of this financial year, is expected to amount to £134,850; that for 1985–86 has still to be announced. Grants have been approved for International Youth Year projects undertaken by:

  • National Council for Voluntary Youth Sevices.
  • British Youth Council.
  • British Council of Churches.
  • Operation Raleigh.