§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received from the Scottish Association of Citizens' Advice Bureaux concerning Government grants towards citizens' advice bureaux; and how existing Government funding in Scotland compares with that in England and Wales.
§ Mr. FletcherI have received written representations from the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux and I met its chairman and other representatives on 17 July last to discuss the level of its grant-aid.
In 1984–85, the limit of grant-in-aid to the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux in England and Wales is £6.4 million. For Scotland the figure is £700,000.