§ Mr. McCartneyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total amount spent by his Department in grants to the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation in the year 1980–81; how much of this amount was spent on salaries; if he will list the salaries and expenses paid to full-time employees of the organisation to which grants contributed; how many such employees are registered disabled people; and what grants are being paid to the organisation in 1981–82.
§ Mr. RossiIn 1980–81 the Department's grant-aid to the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation—RADAR—totalled £250,000, including a special grant of £30,000 to take account of costs incurred in response to the International Year of Disabled People. In addition, a grant of £16,500 was given in respect of RADAR's role as the United Kingdom's affiliate of Rehabilitation International. The level of grant for 1981–82 has not yet been settled.
I am informed that in 1980–81, £254,089 was paid out in salaries—including employees' national insurance contributions—for 56 staff, some part-time. Some of these salaries are specifically funded by grant-making trusts. I am further informed that of these staff nine are disabled, four of them registered as such.
For further information the hon. Member may wish to approach the organisation concerned.