HC Deb 02 July 1971 vol 820 c226W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what funds were allocated last year and this year by his Department to the National Council of Social Service.

Mr. Ridley

The grant-in-aid by the Department of Trade and Industry to the National Council of Social Service was £62,000 last year and, subject to Parliamentary approval, will be £75,000 this year.

Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to review the allocation of funds by his Department to the National Council of Social Service following the dismissals of National Citizens' Advice Bureaux officials and the resignation of the Chairman, or what alternative action he proposes to take.

Mr. Ridley

None.