HC Deb 07 December 1978 vol 959 cc767-8W
Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much money is given by his Department to the Family Planning Association and for what purposes.

Mr. Ennals:

My Department funds half the net expenditure of the eight regional centres in England belonging to the Family Planning Association up to a maximum of £40,000 per annum. The grant is initially for a period of three years from 1st January 1976 and is in support of the general aims of these centres, which are to promote and publicise local family planning services. My Department also sponsors courses organised by the education unit of the Family Planning Association for health visitors and for social workers. Expenditure on these courses is limited to £39,000 in this financial year.

The Health Education Council receives from my Department a grant of £200,000 a year in respect of the central family planning information service, which is jointly managed by the Council and the Family Planning Association.