HC Deb 28 May 2004 vol 422 c144W
Helen Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much has been spent on supporting carers in Warrington North in each year since 1997. [176411]

Dr. Ladyman

The carers grant was introduced in 1999 to support councils in providing short breaks for carers to enable them to continue in their caring role. The table shows carers grant allocations for Warrington.

£
Allocations
1999–2000 64,664
2000–01 156,906
2001–02 217,673
2002–03 264,498
2003—04 334,900
2004–05 417,725

Details of any additional funds used to support carers are not held centrally