§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what sum has been allocated for projects put forward by United Kingdom women's organisations for the promotion of closer links with women in the EEC; who administers the grant; and if he will re- 352W view the amount in view of the need for greater liaison on the various subjects included in reviews taking place regarding the status of women in Europe.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleA grant in aid of £10,000 has been made in the current year to the National Council of Social Service to assist the Women's Group on Public Welfare to promote exchanges between British and European women's organisations. The grant is administered by the European Committee of the Women's Group on Public Welfare and the National Council of Women, within guidelines approved by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
I have reviewed the amount of the grant. In the light of the effective use of which it has been put and the scope for exchanges in this field, a grant in aid of £15,000 will, subject to the approval of Parliament, be made in 1973–74. Provision for this amount has been made in the Estimates for the coming year.