Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 15 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what financial provision is being made for children's services within the Draft Priorities and Budget 2005 to 2008; and what percentage of the total budget (a) was spent in each year since 1999 and (b) will be spent in 2005 to 2008 on services for children. - No figures and inc ref to Draft Priorities and Budget 2005-08.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what financial provision is being made for children's services within the Draft Priorities and Budget 2005 to 2008; and what percentage of the total budget (a) was spent in each year since 1999 and (b) will be spent in 2005 to 2008 on services for children. [199068] Mr. Pearson: Children's services cover a wide and varied range of activities undertaken across a number of departments. Further details on spending plans for a number of these activities can be found in the Draft Priorities and Budget 2005-08 document. It is not possible to clearly separate funding on services for children in budgets due to the diverse range of activities covered.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 199068; 426 c1746W;426 c1750W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Children Finance Northern Ireland Local government services Young people Social services
Contains statistics: Yes
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