§ Mr. Litterickasked the Attorney-General what are the total sums paid out in grants to community law centres during each of the last three years; what are the estimated amounts to be granted in the current year; and what is the amount to be allocated for this purpose for 1978–79.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralThe total sums paid out of central Government funds in grants to community law centres are as follows:—
1974–75 £69,530 1975–76 £149,530 1976–77 £380,410 1977–78 (estimated) £527,350 The amount to be allocated for this purpose for 1978–79 has not yet been determined, but it is hoped that it will allow the existing level of service to be maintained. I understand that certain law centres receive various grants from local authorities, but I am not aware of the detailed amounts.
§ Mr. Litterickasked the Attorney General if he will publish a list of those community law centres currently receiving a grant from his Department, together with the amount granted to each centre.
§ The Solicitor-GeneralThe following law centres are currently receiving a grant from my noble Friend's Department on the basis of a total payment in this financial year of the amount stated:
Adamsdown Community Advice Centre £30,040 Cambridge House and Talbot Advice Centre £10,000 Newham Rights Centre £45,000 North Kensington Law Centre £58,500 Saltley Action Centre £14,000 Tower Hamlets Law Centre £57,600