HC Deb 07 March 1986 vol 93 c287W
Mrs. Peacock

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the 10 local authorities, in order, providing the greatest level of support for the voluntary sector.

Mrs. Rumbold

The 10 local authorities, in order, providing the greatest level of support for the voluntary sector are as follows:

£ thousand
GLC 29,663
Islington 13,348
Kent 11,775
Birmingham 11,413
Lancashire 9,450
Hackney 9,175
Southwark 8,777
Lambeth 8,398
Surrey 7,549
Avon 7,196

The figures provided are for 1984–85 and include amounts paid in grants, fees and rate relief. These figures are available from "Charity Statistics 1984–85" compiled and published by the Charities Aid Foundation.