§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total Exchequer grant to the National Councils for Social Service in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively, for 1976–77 and 1977–78.
§ Mr. JohnThe information is as follows:
Total Exchequer Grant 1976–77 1977–78 £ National Council of Social Service (England) 443,059 Not yet settled Scottish Council of Social Service 66,400 Council of Social Service for Wales 55,618 Northern Ireland Council of Social Service 69,000 In addition, the National Council of Social Service was responsible for the administration of £1,204,344 made available by the Department of Prices and 596W Consumer Protection in 1976–77 for the support and development of citizens advice bureaux.