§ Q14. Mr. Juddasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on the progress achieved in the implementation of his proposals put forward in his speech to the last annual general meeting of the National Council of Social Service for increased Government support to voluntary social agencies.
§ Mr. MaudlingI have been asked to reply.
In his speech to the National Council of Social Service my right hon. Friend announced that the total direct central Government contribution to voluntary social service would almost double by 1975–76. Some of the additional funds have already been allocated to voluntary organisations, for example those working in the fields of marriage guidance, the after care of offenders and community service by young people; and other allocations will be made shortly. In addition, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in his Budget statement tax concessions which will benefit voluntary organisations.