HC Deb 12 February 1991 vol 185 cc455-6W
Mr. Sillars

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if his Department issues any guidelines to social work departments about consulting committees and local communities before deciding to close local Age Concern organisations.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

We have not issued any guidance since decisions on the support of local projects are for authorities themselves to determine.

Mr. Sillars

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the amount of central Government support given to Govan Age Concern since its inception.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Central Government grants under the urban programme totalling £183,274 have been paid to Strathclyde regional council in respect of approved expenditure by the Govan Age Concern project since its inception.

Mr. Sillars

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if his Department was informed of, or consulted about, the intended closure of Govan Age Concern.

Mr. Allan Stewart

No.

Mr. Sillars

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if his Department has ever received and evaluated reports on the work, objectives and achievements of Govan Age Concern.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Yes.

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