HC Deb 22 April 1985 vol 77 c347W
Mr. Boyes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if groups receiving Manpower Services Commission money will be able to use this as matching national funds in relation to projects under the European Economic Community anti-poverty scheme.

Mr. John Patten

The matching local contributions which applicants for financial assistance from the community under this programme are required to obtain may be derived from any United Kingdom source whether public or private including the Manpower Services Commission, provided that there is no question of duplicate funding for the same activities.