§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what payments have been made under section 11 of the Local Government Act 1966 to local authorities in Wales during the financial years 1983–84 and 1984–85, and for what specific purposes these grants were paid.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsResponsibility for approval and payment of grants under section 11 of the Local Government Act 1966 lies with my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary. In 1984–85 the Home Office made provisional payments of £57,657.75p in respect of 1983–84 and £99,281 in respect of 1984–85 towards the establishment of 28 posts in South Glamorgan county council — (16 English second language teachers, 1 community tutor, 3 part-time adult instructors, 3 social workers, 2 social worker assistants, 1 cleric/typist, 1 ethnic minority librarian, 1 senior administrative assistant.) A further three posts (2 senior personal assistants and 1 higher clerical assistant) were approved in July 1985. Approval was also given to Cardiff city council in May 1985 for the appointment of a race and housing advisor, and a clerk/typist. No grant has been paid to date towards these appointments.