§ 15. Mr. Luceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether her Department has advised local authorities on criteria for the provision of financial assistance to voluntary bodies.
§ Dr. OwenNo. It is for each local authority to decide, within its statutory 141W powers, what criteria to adopt in giving financial assistance to voluntary bodies.
§ 19. Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans she has for developing the policies of the voluntary organisations in the field of social welfare.
§ Dr. OwenWe are anxious to encourage all forms of voluntary effort but it is for voluntary organisations to decide how to develop their policies.