§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what level of funding he proposes for the Scottish tourist board in 1985–86; and how this figure compares with that for 1984–85.
§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. Friend intends to seek Parliament's approval for total grant aid to the board of £8.8 million in the current financial year. This compares with original budget estimate provision of £8.5 million in 1984–85.
§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total amount paid out in grants by the Scottish Tourist Board in 1984–85; and how this figure compares with the total amounts in the three previous financial years.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe information is provided in the table:
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Amount paid out in grants £ million 1981–82 2.1 1982–83 2.1 1983–84 2.9 1984–85 4.3