§ Mr. Molyneauxasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the future of the Northern Ireland Special Assistance Grant.
§ Mr. Peter MillsThe grant is at present due to expire on 31st March 1974. The Government have decided that, subject to parliamentary approval, it should be continued for a further period of three years at its present rate of £1.9 million a year.