HC Deb 21 June 1977 vol 933 c413W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish the figures and the percentage increase or decrease for 1974–75 and 1975–76 for the following: (a) expenditure on aids, adaptations to homes, telephones, (b) meals on wheels, and (c) home helps.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The information requested is as follows:

1974–75 £ million 1975–76 £ million Percentage Increase
Aids, adaptations to homes and telephones:
6.908 8.816 27.6
Meals on wheels in the home:
7.103 9.491 33.6
Home Helps:
70.253 90.868 29.3

NOTES:

1. The figures given are of net expenditure by local authorities in England.

2. The figures exclude administrative costs which cannot be separately identified for these services.

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