HC Deb 15 June 1992 vol 209 c371W
Mr. Hendry

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage to whom the Foundation for Sports and the Arts is accountable; how it decides on the allocation of its grants; what sums have been allocated; and if he will make a statement on the operation of the FSA.

Mr. Key

The Foundation for Sport and the Arts is an independent body and its grants are made at the absolute discretion of the trustees within the terms of the foundation's trust deed. Before taking decisions, the trustees may seek advice, in the case of sport from the Sports Council and the governing bodies of sports. My Department holds observer status at the meeting of the trust and its working parties.

Up to 5 April 1992, the FSA had allocated grants totalling £37.5 million.