§ 3. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the work of the Marriage Guidance Council, which receives an annual grant out of public funds; in what manner he intends to encourage the extension of that work; and if he will make a statement on the future of the grant.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeThe grant is made in aid of expenditure incurred by the Council in stimulating and advising on the work of local marriage guidance councils. As regards the latter part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Islington, East (Mr. E. Fletcher), on 22nd May.
§ 16. Mr. Woodasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the expenditure last year on marriage guidance services; and what is the proposed expenditure this year.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeIn 1951–52, Home Office expenditure on grants to three marriage guidance organisations was £10,393, comprising £7,765 towards their administrative expenses and £2,628 in respect of the selection and training of marriage guidance counsellors. The amounts for corresponding purposes provided for in the Home Office Estimates for 1952–53 are £4,000 and £2,000, respectively.