HC Deb 02 May 1972 vol 836 cc131-2W
Sir A. Meyer

asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many citizens' advice bureaux operate within the Principality;

(2) how much money is provided by his Department to finance citizens' advice bureaux in Wales;

(3) whether citizens' advice bureaux in Wales receive on average as much financial assistance from his Department as citizens' advice bureaux elswhere in the United Kingdom;

(4) whether he will increase the financial assistance given by his Department to citizens' advice bureaux in Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas:

I understand there are 36 citizens' advice bureaux in Wales. Government grants are paid not to such bureaux but to the National Council of Social Service who meet most of the expenses of the National Citizens' Advice Bureaux Council. Local citizens' advice bureaux receive assistance from local authorities.

in a way that suits the needs and conditions of its own area. Each proposal submitted for my approval is considered on its merits.