§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of grants paid by the family fund in the year 1 October 1977 to 30 September 1978; what was the total amount of the grants in that year; and what was the cost of administration.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisThe family fund made 18,775 grants amounting to £2,538,094 in the year ended 30 September 1978. The fund's administration costs were £166,846 excluding costs incurred by the Joseph Rowntree Trust which are not recovered from the Government.