§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health on what date he published the conditions for spending each of the new grants announced in his White Paper for social services. [77954]
§ Mr. HuttonThe White Paper "Modernising Social Services" announced a range of new grants as part of a three year social services modernisation fund. In addition to these, as part of our carers strategy my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister announced a Carers Grant on 8 February. The conditions for spending each of the new grants were published on the following dates:
- Promoting Independence: Partnership Grant 16 March 1999
- Promoting Independence: Prevention Grant 16 March 1999
- Promoting Independence: Carers Grant 16 March 1999
- Children's Services Grant 11 November 1998
- Mental Health Grant 26 February 1999
- Training Support Grant 4 March 1999.