HC Deb 08 March 1989 vol 148 cc571-2W
Mr. Alton

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what has been the take-up of community care grants since their inception;

(2) what has been the cost to public funds of community care grants over the period for which figures are available.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

I refer the hon. Member to the national summary information placed monthly in the Library.

Mr. Alton

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what has been the annual allocation by his Department for community care grants since their inception.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

The annual allocation in respect of community care grants for both 1988–89 and 1989–90 is £60 million.

Mr. Alton

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what further steps he has taken to publicise the existence and availability of community care grants; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Don Valley (Mr. Redmond) on 17 January at columns118–19.