§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what support his Department gives to the New Bridge Association; and if he will make a statement on its work.
§ Mr. MayhewThe New Bridge Association is a organisation which provides a befriending service for people in and out of prison and assistance with job finding on discharge.
The Home Office makes a grant towards the association's job placement activity; in 1982–83 this was £10,700. In addition, the Home Office has offered assistance towards the capital and revenue costs of the association's move to new premises in the new year.