§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of Health the total amount of the State grant towards approved societies' expenditure in Great Britain; and the 1099W amount of the grant calculated at the rate in force before the passing of the Economy Act, 1926, for each of the five years ended 30th September, including the year 1931?
Sir H. YOUNGAs the accounts of approved societies are made up on the basis of the calendar year, figures are not available for the years ended 30th September. The amounts for the last five calendar years, together with the estimated amount for the nine months to 30th September September, 1931, are as follow:1100W
— Amount of State Grant at the actual rates in force. Amount calculated at the rate in force before 1926. £ £ 1926 6,170,000 8,480,010 1927 6,490,000 8,920,000 1928 6,040,000 8,310,000 1929 6,430,000 8,840,000 1930 6,160,000 8,470,000 1931 (to 30th Sept.) 4,300,000 5,900,000