§ Dr. StoateTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will announce his decision on the awarding of section 64 grants for the coming financial years. [113841]
§ Mr. HuttonI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Corby (Mr. Hope) on 8 February 2000,Official Report, column 117W.
§ Dr. StoateTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to increase the percentage allocation of section 64 grants to charities which specialise in long-term medical conditions. [113842]
§ Mr. HuttonAround 20 per cent. of the section 64 budget for 1999–2000 was allocated to voluntary bodies that provide various forms of support for people with disabilities and medical conditions. The allocation of section 64 funds across the voluntary sector is kept under review in light of the Department's priorities.