§ Ms KellyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much has been spent on establishing the National Family and Parenting Institute; what is its estimated annual budget; and if he will make a statement on the planned impact of the Institute. [122532]
§ Mr. Boateng[holding answer 17 May 2000]: I understand that the National Family and Parenting Institute, which is an independent charity, launched in November 1999, had the assistance of a grant from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation of £120,000. They have not published their budget for 2000–01, but they are receiving over £2 million over the next three years from central government.
Working in partnership with other professional and voluntary family support organisations, the Institute aims to be a centre of expertise, ensuring readily accessible and reliable support for families and parents.