91. Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much money was paid in grants by the Family Fund in the last month for which figures are available; what was the average payment to each recipient; and what were the figures for the corresponding month in 1974.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisIn December 1975, the latest month for which figures are available, the Family Fund paid a total of £176,969 in grants. The average payment per case was £289. In December 1974, grants to the amount of £301,561 were paid, the average payment per case being £243.