§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what funding was given for the Scottish Marriage Guidance Council in each of the last five years; what funding is set for 1989–90; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythFunding under section 9 of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (for training purposes) and under section 10(1) (for headquarters expenses) was offered to the Scottish Marriage Guidance Council as follows:
Section 9 Section 10(1) Current Capital Total 1984–85 10,327 34,360 2,524 47,211 1985–86 11,700 38,890 2,361 52,951 1986–87 12,200 44,112 1,986 58,298 1987–88 14,600 45,437 2,000 62,037 1988–89 13,600 49,408 2,810 65,818 1989–90 14,200 — — — Funding for the council under section 10(1) for next year has not yet been offered but will be in the region of £75,000.