§ Mrs. René e Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much finance his Department has provided for Gingerbread for each year since its inception at constant prices; and how much grant he intends giving it in the current financial year.
§ Sir George YoungThe following grants were made to Gingerbread under section 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968:
Rounded at constant (survey 1980) prices £ 1977–78 15,000 1978–79 27,000 1979–80 35,000* (* included a special addition of £5,000 for one year). A grant of £30,000 has been awarded for the current financial year. When the Department receives full details of Gingerbread's present financial difficulties, we shall consider whether further assistance should be provided.
Before 1977 Gingerbread received a grant from the voluntary services unit of the Home Office.