HC Deb 19 December 1979 vol 976 cc221-2W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he proposes to take to ensure an adequate provisions of funds to cover the rising number of claims for criminal injuries compensation.

Mr. Whitelaw

The existing provision is expected to be adequate to meet the cost of the scheme in this financial year and I shall seek appropriate provision for 1980–81 in the Supply Estimates which will be presented to Parliament in due course.