HC Deb 26 March 1986 vol 94 c518W
Mr. Rowe

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what grants he is making to the Association of Carers for the financial years 1985–86 and 1987–88.

Mr. Whitney

The Department has awarded a three-year grant to the Association of Carers amounting to £25,000 for each of the three years 1985–86, 1986–87 and 1987–88 as a contribution towards its central adminstrative costs.

Mr. Rowe

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the Association of Carers was informed of its grant allocation for the financial year 1985–86.

Mr. Whitney

The letter informing the Association of Carers of the award of the grant for 1985–86, 1986–87 and 1987–88 was issued on 14 March. Three interim payments of £5,000 each were made in May, September and December 1985.