§ Mr. WillettsTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what bids have been received in each year since 1996 for funding for marriage support; how much each bid has been worth; which of the bids have been successful; and what is the total value of grants towards marriage and relationship support. [148482]
§ Jane KennedyThe table sets out the Department's funding for marriage and relationship support since 1996. In general, funds have been allocated after negotiation, rather than as a result of a formal bidding process. The total funding will increase to £4.5 million in 2001–02, and to £5 million in 2002–03. 445W
Total funding for marriage and relationship support since 1996 £ Financial year Organisation 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 Projects Relate — 58,250.00 18,300.00 — — One Plus One — 134,720.00 10,000.00 14,700.00 87,000.00 Marriage Care — 67,214.00 15,000.00 — — Tavistock Marital Studies Institute — 10,550.00 10,550.00 — — Family Welfare Association — 72,550.00 40,600.00 — — Marriage Resource — 138,128.00 — — — African Family Mediation Service and London Marriage Guidance — 89,190.00 21,680.00 — — The Light House (Christian Care Ministry) — 29,580.00 29,580.00 — — All Souls College — 42,751.00 35,864.00 — — Oasis Media—National Marriage Week — — — 16,291.38 30,000.00 Community Family Projects — — — — 30,000.00 2asl.net — — — — 40,000.00 Asian Family Counselling Service — — — — 18,500.00 Total 2,325,996.90 3,419,653,31 3,041,512.00 3,180,992.77 4,000,000.00