§ Mr. CanavanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will respond positively to the grant application by the Scottish Refugee Council to the Scottish Office social work services group; and when he expects to respond.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 7 December 1990]: The Scottish Office and the Home Office jointly made available to the Scottish Refugee Council a three-year grant of £25,000 per annum commencing in 1989–90. The council has applied to the Scottish Office for increased grant in 1991–92. This application is currently being considered along with other competing applications, and a decision is expected by early February 1991.