National Councils For Social Service

Mr. Wigley
asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total Exchequer grant to the National Councils for Social Service in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively, for 1976–77 and 1977–78.

Mr. John
The information is as follows: ----------------------------------------------
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|National Council of Social Service (England)|
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|Scottish Council of Social Service          |
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|Council of Social Service for Wales         |
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|Northern Ireland Council of Social Service  |
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In addition, the National Council of Social Service was responsible for the administration of £1,204,344 made available by the Department of Prices and  Consumer Protection in 1976–77 for the support and development of citizens advice bureaux.