§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What grants have been paid from government sources to the European Movement since 1985 and by which department or departments.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyUntil 1985 the Government made grants of £30,000 a year to the European Movement. This regular funding was phased out between 1985 and 1990. Further one-off grants were made in 1992 and 1994. The grants given since 1985 have therefore been:
- 1984–85: £30,000
- 1985–86: £20,000
- 1986–87: £15,000
- 1987–88: £10,000
- 1988–89: £5,000
- 1992: £30,000
- 1994: £10,000
The grants have been made by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department of Trade and Industry. There are no plans to offer financial assistance to the European Movement in future years.