§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to release sufficient funds to enable the National Subtitling Library for Deaf People to maximise the benefit of recording, subtitling and distributing broadcast material for the deaf.
§ Mr. SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if Her Majesty's Government will provide funds to the National Subtitling Library for Deaf People; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Scott[holding answer 29 November 1989]: The Department of Health may award grants to voluntary organisations in the health and social services field under section 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968. All applications for Section 64 grants are considered very carefully and awards are made to those which meet the relevant criteria, subject to the funding available in a particular year. It is open to the National Subtitling Library for Deaf People to apply for a grant under these arrangements.