HC Deb 07 December 1983 vol 50 cc191-2W
Mr. Caborn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services which organisations and groups have received funding from his Department under section 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 in the period April 1983 to April 1984; and what amounts have been awarded in each case.

Mr. Newton

I shall circulate the latest available information in theOfficial Report as soon as possible.

Mr. Caborn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what have been the decisive criteria used by his Department when making awards under section 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 in the period April 1983 to April 1984.

Mr. Newton

When considering applications to our general scheme of section 64 grants in the current financial year we have applied the same criteria as previously. Our chief aim is to assist with the central costs of national voluntary organisations which cannot be readily financed from other resources. We also provide grants for limited periods for some innovative projects of potential national significance. In all our grants we carefully consider value for money in relation to our policy objectives for our personal social services and health services. The demand for grants this year has meant that we have had to apply these criteria with particular care, having regard to our priorities.

Mr. Caborn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services by what amount the budget for awards under section 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 has increased in the current financial year over the previous financial year.

Mr. Newton

The total amount available for our general scheme of grants under that section in 1983–84 is £9,954,000. This is £774,000 more than the provision of £9,180,000 in 1982–83. We expect our expenditure to be 11 per cent. higher this year than last.