§ Mr. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what grant is paid to the Scottish Association for Mental Health; and how this compares with grants paid to comparable organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. McElhoneGrant of £1,030 was paid to the Scottish Association for Mental Health in 1975–76. I understand that in 1975–76 grant of £105,000 was paid to the National Association of Mental Health—MIND—in relation to its activities in England and Wales, and that grant of £4,000 was paid to the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health. Direct comparisons of the amounts of grant given to different organisations can be misleading as the basis on which grants are made may differ greatly.