§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to make further funds available for voluntary carers groups; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloIn 1987–88 we are providing funds from our section 64 grant scheme totalling £171,000 for national voluntary organisations directly concerned with carers. Decisions on funding levels for 1988–89 have not yet been taken.