§ Mr. Parkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much financial support the Government have given at constant prices to voluntary activity in England and Wales which has general relevance to the needs of the mentally ill, during the years 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975, respectively.
§ Dr. OwenMy Department has provided financial assistance as follows to voluntary organisations whose activities are national in scope and primarily concerned with the needs of the mentally ill:
Financial Year Amount (Current Prices) 1970–71 … … … £54,000 1971–72 … … … £72,000 1972–73 … … … £124,000 1973–74 … … … £131,000 1974–75 … … … £125,000 1975–76 … … … £138,000 These figures do not include grants by other central Government Departments or by local authorities and regional and area health authorities.