Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many services run by charities and paid for by North Down and Ards health and social services trust in 1995 were not funded in 1996; which charities were involved; and what other services were affected. [9975]
§ Mr. WorthingtonThe following charities received funding from North Down and Ards community health and social services trust in the 1995–96 financial year but not in 1996–97
Ballyholme methodist parent and toddler groupBarnardosCarnalea and Castle park social centreDecisions to cease purchasing specific services are taken for a number of reasons, including the availability of alternative services more appropriate to local needs, changes in local need and cost considerations. Where changes in service providers take place, issues of quality and appropriateness remain paramount.
Information on each of the services provided by charities funded by the trust is not collected centrally within the trust and to do so would incur disproportionate costs.