HC Deb 19 June 1978 vol 952 c7W
Mr. Noble

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if his Department has been able to consider helping the work of the Association to Combat Huntington's Chorea; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alfred Morris

I am very much aware of the valuable work carried out by the Association. My officials have met the Association's officers on a number of occasions to discuss matters of mutual concern.

I am pleased to announce that I have authorised the payment of £7,000 to the Association in the current financial year. A grant of £5,000 is being paid as a contribution towards the general administrative costs of the Association. A further £2,000 is to be paid to enable it to prepare information leaflets on Huntington's Chorea to assist professional workers and families in which there is a sufferer.

I am deeply conscious of the great difficulties faced by sufferers from Hunting-ton's Chorea and by their families. In the four years of its existence, the Association has done a great deal to provide help and support to families. I am extremely glad to have been able to help their important work.