HC Deb 09 March 1988 vol 129 c244W
Mr. Boyes

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how much has been spent by social services departments under section 1 of the Child Care Act 1980.

Mr. Newton

The figures are given in the table.

Net current expenditure under Section 1 of the Child Care Act 1980—England
Year Cash (£ million)
1982–83 3.358
1983–84 4.184
1984–85 7.255
1985–86 6.561
1986–871 8.262
1 Provisional.