§ Sir Geoffry FinsbergTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if, pursuant to the reply of 27 April,Official Report, columns 177–78, he will state, in the light of his Department's continuous funding of the National Childbirth Trust since 1977–78, what particular difficulties have arisen which have led to a delay of seven months since September 1987 in reaching a decision on the trust's application for a further three years' funding; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieWe receive many requests for section 64 funding and each application has to be carefully examined. The National Childbirth Trust's is currently being dealt with in conjunction with a number of others. The financial position of the trust has altered since its last award. We hope to announce the decision shortly.