§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the starting dates of research projects into child sexual abuse begun in 1988–89; how much was spent on each project to date; and how much he expects to be spent on the projects in a full financial year.
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§ Mr. John PattenOne project on child sexual abuse began in 1988–89. This started on 1 February 1989. The study is examining the effectiveness of live TV links for child witnesses in the Crown courts, including cases of child sexual abuse. Payment of research grants is made quarterly in arrears; consequently no costs have been incurred to date. The study will take 12 months to complete and will cost £45,394.