§ 10. Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what is the Government's current policy towards consumer advice centres in the light of the cutback in public expenditure.
§ Mr. John FraserIn 1977–78 the Government are making a grant of £3 million available to local authorities in Great Britain to maintain the 31st March 1977 coverage of CACs.
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§ 37. Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many local authority consumer advice centres have now been established in England and Wales; and what proportion of the population is covered by their services.
§ Mr. John Fraser108 centres, estimated to cover approximately 44 per cent. of the population.