HC Deb 19 February 1990 vol 167 cc598-9W
Mr. Michael Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what grant has been given to INFORM; and for how long.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

INFORM became operational on 1 January 1988. The Home Office funding is designed on a reducing basis over three years: £50,000 in the first full year of operation, and £40,000 and £30,000 in the subsequent years. The amounts in the respective financial years are £25,000 in 1987–88, £45,000 in 1988–89, £35,000 in 1989–90 and (provisionally) £15,000 in 1990–91.

Mr. Michael Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Dr. Barker was appointed chairman of INFORM; and for how long her appointment runs.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

We understand that Dr. Barker has been chairman of INFORM since its inception; that she was formally appointed chairman by the board of governors when INFORM became a limited company in February, 1989; and that the length of her appointment is at the discretion of the board of governors.

Mr. Michael Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the annual report of INFORM was published.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

Under the terms of its grant INFORM is required to submit a report on its activities each year. The last such report was received by the Home Office in May 1989. Copies may be obtained from INFORM, and I am asking it to send one to my hon. Friend.