HC Deb 27 January 1976 vol 904 c157W
18. Mr. Lane

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps she is taking to improve the social services in areas of urban deprivation.

Dr. Owen

The needs of the social services in these areas are taken into account in the distribution of the rate support grant. Further assistance is given through the Urban Programme. Social service needs are also considered in the development of Government policies generally for deprived urban areas.

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