HC Deb 26 November 1996 vol 286 c162W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what plans he has to modify the regulations governing the distribution of funds from the mental illness specific grant; and if he will make a statement; [4848]

(2) what was the (a) amount and (b) percentage of the mental illness specific grant (i) in total and (ii) given to head injury projects in each year since 1991–92 to the latest available date; what are his forecasts of the figures for (1) 1997–98 and (2) 1998–99; and if he will make a statement. [4811]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

[holding answer 25 November 1996]The continuation of the mental illness specific grant—MISG—has been confirmed for 1997–98. The effectiveness of the grant and alternative funding arrangements are currently being evaluated.

I have no plans to specify to authorities the distribution of funds to particular projects and types of client groups. The distribution between authorities following local government re-organisation has encouraged stability for existing projects.

The table sets out (a) the level of MISG provided to head injury projects for each year since the commencement of the grant and (b) this as a proportion of the total allocation.

£ per head
Health Personal Social Services
1990–91 582 112
1991–92 654 122
1992–93 718 134
1993–94 738 152
1994–95 769 176
1995–96 795 194