§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to continue the mental illness specific grant in 1993, 1994 and 1995; whether the funding of service developments in the treatment of those suffering from traumatic brain injury will continue as an eligible category ; what will be the sums of money provided for mental illness specific grant in the afore-mentioned financial years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 25 October 1993]: Following an internal review of the scheme, it has recently been decided to continue the grant for at least another three years until 1997. Projects to assist people with acquired brain injury will continue to be eligible for grant.
In 1993–94, grant of £7 million supports projects worth £10 million. The level of grant for future years will be announced as part of the local government finance settlement for those years.
The scheme will be subject to a further review in 1996, based on a full study expected to report towards the end of 1995.