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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 29 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2007. It was answered by Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2008 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Family Fund: Finance

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how much was allocated to the Family Fund in each of the past 10 years; how much has been allocated for (a) 2007-08 and (b) 2008-09; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Government have allocated, in relation to England, the following amounts to the Family Fund for grants to disabled children and their families:

£ million
1999-2000 16.8
2000-01 19.8
2001-02 20.8
2002-03 21.8
2003-04 22.8
2004-05 22.8
2005-06 22.8
2006-07 22.8
2007-0 8 22.8

For 2008-09, the Department for Children, Schools and Families will increase funding to £24.4 million to enable the fund to extend its grants to disabled children and young people aged 16 and over.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
474 c687W; 171228
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Finance Family Fund
Link
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