HC Deb 26 November 1985 vol 87 c541W
Mrs. Dunwoody

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what special funds are available to local authorities for the improvement of services dealing with the detection, treatment and rehabilitation of physically and sexually abused children.

Mr. Whitney

No special funds have been allocated to local authorities for services related to child abuse. The determination of priorities and allocation of resources for particular local services is for local authorities to decide within the resources available to them.

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