HC Deb 21 January 1986 vol 90 c175W
Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what grants were paid by his Department to the National Marriage Guidance Council in 1984 and 1985; and what is the projected grant for 1986.

Mr. Mellor

Grants to the National Marriage Guidance Council have been £827,460 in 1984–85 and £864,570 in 1985–86.

The grant for 1986–87 will be decided in the light of the review of grants to marriage guidance organisations which will shortly be completed. I shall write to my hon. Friend when it has been settled.

Persons proceeded against for offences of robbery at Portsmouth Petty Sessional Division or Crown Court.
Number of persons
Proceeded against Found guilty All Ages Fined CSO Fully suspended sentence Immediate custody Aged 14–25 Found guilty
1979 19 15 14 11
1980 15 13 2 11 8
1981 17 15 1 1 8 11
1982 23 16 1 14 11
1983 13 3 2 1 1
1984 14 7 5 2

Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many people have been injured in robberies and muggings in Portsmouth in each of the last 10 years; how many people have been detained in hospital; and how many have been disabled;

(2) how many robberies and muggings were recorded in Portsmouth in each of the last 10 years.