HC Deb 14 July 1989 vol 156 cc659-60W
Mrs. Rosie Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether his Department has a specific policy on giving financial support to voluntary organisations dealing with disabilities which are run by the disabled.

Mr. Freeman

The major considerations in determining support to voluntary organisations dealing with disabilities are the services they offer to disabled people and the resources available. A number of organisations that we currently support are run by disabled people.

Mrs. Rosie Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether his Department intends to review its level of funding to the British Council of Organisations of Disabled People.

Mr. Freeman

The Department is currently considering an application from the British Council of Organisations of Disabled People for funds under section 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 for the period 1989–90 to 1991–92.