Mr. GRAHAM:

As stated in the answer of the 10th April, 1923, in the initial period of the organisation of Women's Institutes, from October, 1917, to November, 1919, grants amounting to £1,900 were made from the funds of the Food Production Department to the National Federation of Women's Institutes. Subsequently, grants amounting to £33,882 have been made from the Development Fund to the Federation. Grants amounting to approximately £20,611 have been made from the Development Fund to the Village Clubs Association.