§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's decision not to provide financial support to the United Kingdom Forum of Mobility Centres; [13774]
(2) what plans he has to provide assistance to the United Kingdom Forum of Mobility Centres in the future. [13775]
§ Mr. BurtHer Majesty's Government provide financial support to three members of the United Kingdom Forum of Mobility Centres. Extra funding for these voluntary sector organisations could not be provided through this Department due to competing pressures. We are currently discussing both with other interested Government Departments and members of the UK forum what practical and financial assistance, if any, can be provided to ensure they carry on their valuable work.