§ Ms. RichardsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received on the decision to refuse a grant to the National Alliance of Women's Organisations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenMy right hon. Friend has received 26 representations and, having considered the points that they have made, can see no reason to change his decision that the Home Office should not make a grant to the proposed national alliance.
§ Mr. SternTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what applications he has received for the funding of a women's national alliance; whether he has reached a decison on any such application; and whether he will be taking into account existing funding provided to bodies representing women's interests in reaching his decision.
§ Mr. John PattenThe National Council for Voluntary Organisations has applied for a grant for a new National Alliance of Women's Organisations. My right hon. Friend has decided that funds should not be made available for the organisation. In reaching a decision he took account of existing funding provided to bodies representing women's interests.