Written question asked by Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the impact of the recent changes in central funding for (a) survivor organisations and (b) rape and sexual abuse support centres on their ability to continue to provide services. - Inc figure.

Answer: Sue Doughty: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the impact of the recent changes in central funding for (a) survivor organisations and (b) rape and sexual abuse support centres on their ability to continue to provide services. [191977] Paul Goggins: We have made no formal assessment but recognise that financial stability for local service providers and survivor groups is critical to ensuring their ability to deliver services to victims. We are making available £4 million additional funding over two years as a contribution to the development of services for victims, although we do not believe that central Government should bear sole responsibility for supporting local service delivery organisations. Local ownership and support--including financial support-- is vital to ensuring the future of local provision.

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