HC Deb 06 November 1987 vol 121 cc911-2W
Mr. Fearn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to increase aid to the North West Sports Council in order that it may consider grant aid to establish running tracks in the north-west; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moynihan

The Government have increased the Sports Council's grant-in-aid for 1988–89 by nearly £2 million to £38.832 million. The council disburses this grant according to its own policies and priorities. In 1986–87 the council allocated £1.051 million to its north-west region for the development of its local facilities. An allocation for 1988–89 has yet to be made. It will be for the regional council to consider applications for grant-aid for individual facilities.