HC Deb 06 July 1992 vol 211 cc69-70W
Mr. Alfred Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list the grants paid for the international work of the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation in each year since 1977 in cash terms and at constant prices; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

The information requested on multiple and total maternities is shown in the table. Figures relating to multiple births following assisted conception are contained in the reports of the Interim Licensing Authority for Human In Vitro Fertilisation and Embryology and in the report of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, copies of which are available in the Library.

Mr. Yeo

Since its foundation in 1977, the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR) has received a Government grant to cover its affiliation fee to the international body, Rehabilitation International (RI), and to help with the expenses of sending delegates to RI's annual assemblies. The amount of those grants in cash terms and at constant prices is as follows:

Year Cash amount £ Constant £
1977–78 15,000 15,000
1978–79 15,000 13,529
1979–80 15,000 11,594
1980–81 16,500 10,778
1981–82 16,500 9,829
1982–83 16,500 9,177
1983–84 17,000 9,037
1984–85 18,000 9,106
1985–86 19,000 9,118
1986–87 19,000 8,812
1987–88 20,000 8,806
1988–89 22,000 9,016
1989–90 22,000 8,474
1990–91 22,000 7,865
1991–92 22,000 7,350