HC Deb 22 February 1990 vol 167 cc916-7W
54. Mr. Hayward

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many victim support schemes there are in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

Three hundred and fifty-five.

68. Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the level of Government funding for victim support.

Mr. John Patten

For this year £3.7 million has been granted for victim support schemes in England and Wales. Subject to parliamentary approval, around £4.5 million will be granted for 1990–91. This represents a 200 per cent. increase over four years.

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