§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent financial or other assistance is given to the Society of the Innocents in Scotland; how long such assistance has been given; and what sums of public money are involved.
§ Mr. FairgrieveNo financial or other support is provided to this body by Departments of the Scottish Office. Health boards and local authorities are empowered to give assistance in particular circumstances to voluntary bodies providing a local service; but information about such support is not available centrally.