§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has given consideration to the development programmes involving voluntary organisations such as the Samaritans in suicide prevention schemes.
§ Mr. DorrellI have been asked to reply.
The Department has grant-aided the Samaritans for several years. The grant in the current year is £155,000; we therefore know and support their valuable work in assisting those considering suicide.