§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that since the year 1973–74 grants to the International Social Service of Great Britain until the year 1977–78 had reached £433,000; and, in view of the fact that immigration has now been reduced to a mere trickle, what action he has taken or intends taking to reduce these grants.
§ Mr. JohnHome Office grants to this organisation during the period 1st April 1973 to 31st March 1978 will total about £367,680. The level of grant relates to the likely number of requests for assistance from people already living here who wish to reside permanently abroad, not to the current rate of immigration.