§ Mr. FavellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will announce the total sum available for payments from the social fund in 1989–90.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe total sum available for payments from the social fund in 1989–90 will be the same as for 1988–89. The budget for community care grants will be £60 million and the gross budget for loans will be £143 million.