§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how the £2 million allocated to the study and treatment of alcoholism by the Government has been apportioned.
§ Sir K. JosephThe sum of £2 million was set aside for the improvement of services over a four-year period. So far £206,500 has provisionally been allocated for developments in the hospital service, and discussions about further developments are in progress with hospital boards. Increased grants have been made to voluntary organisations engaged in research, education and the provision of services for alcoholics.