§ 14. Mr. KnoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the value of grants from his Department to voluntary organisations in each of the past three years at constant prices.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe figures are £7.31 million in 1985–86, £8.88 million in 1986–87 and £9.34 million in 1987–88.
§ Mr. KnoxI greatly welcome the increases in grants. Does my right hon. Friend agree that this very cost-effective form of public expenditure should be increased whenever appropriate and possible?
§ Mr. WalkerYes. I think that it has had very good results in a whole range of areas, and I welcome what has taken place.