§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he is taking to evaluate the saving of life and handicap afforded by immediate expert medical attention at accidents provided by the British Association of 168W Immediate Care Schemes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleI understand that the British Association of Immediate Care Schemes has set up a research committee and will in due course present to my Department the protocol of a research project to evaluate immediate care schemes.
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what grant his Department has given to the British Association of Immediate Care Schemes; if he is satisfied that this sum will enable the association to expand the schemes across the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleAn annual grant of £7,500 has been made to the British Association of Immediate Care Schemes towards its headquarters' administrative expenses. I am satisfied that this will enable it to develop its function of co-ordinating and expanding local immediate care schemes. My officials propose to meet representatives of the association early next year to review their activities and future level of grant.