Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 February 1983.
I thank my hon. and learned Friend for that reply. Is he aware that many local authorities are unwilling to take up the grant-aid because it is described by them as overspending and they claim that they are penalised for it? We must find a way to encourage all local authorities to involve themselves in this necessary activity.