§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has received any application for public funds from Action on Alcohol Abuse; what has been his response; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitneyAn application for grant-aid from Action on Alcohol Abuse was received on 2 December 1985. Following a review of the alcohol misuse voluntary sector in 1982, it was decided to maximise the use of departmental funds in this field by continuing grant-aid to a single national voluntary agency. Alcohol Concern was set up in 1983 to undertake a wide range of activities, including many of the stated aims of Action on Alcohol Abuse; we were therefore unable to agree to fund Action on Alcohol Abuse.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what meetings he or his officials have had with representatives from Action on Alcohol Abuse; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitneyMeetings between officials and representatives from Action on Alcohol Abuse took place on 21 January 1983 and 18 July 1985.