asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total amount in grant allocated to Scottish Women's Aid in (a) 1983–84, (b) 1984–85 and (c) in the present financial year.

Grants made to Scottish Women's Aid for current expenditure, including the expenses of the children's worker and the training liaison officer, amounted to £54,259 in 1983–84 and £58,370 in 1984–85. In 1984–85 additional grants of £3,776 were made for certain minor capital items. The level of grant to be offered for the present financial year will be decided soon.