§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how 399W much he will give to the Citizens Advice Bureau in Walsall (a) for capital costs and (b) running expenses to enable them to assume responsibilities for the "Shoppers Shop".
§ Mr. John FraserMy Department will be providing £6,000 to the West Midlands regional office of the national association to meet the capital costs of reestablishing a consumer advice centre in Walsall. This capital grant has recently been increased to meet previously unforeseen additional costs.
My Department hopes to be able to fund 100 per cent. of the costs of running this centre in 1978–79. These are estimated at £24,500.