§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received about the funding of the National Childminding Association; and why the National Childminding Association had received no reply from his Department about certain funding before the beginning of the 1984–85 financial year.
§ Mr. John PattenWe have had five letters from hon. Members about the 1984–85 grant to the National Childminding Association for headquarters expenses. I am pleased to say that we were able to offer the association a grant of £48,000 per year for the three years 1984–85 to 1986–87 on 24 July 1984.