§ Mr. Ernie Ross asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the guideline figure for expenditure issued to Tayside region for the financial year 1980–81; and how much was actually spent.
§ Mr. Younger:The 1980–81 current expenditure guideline issued to Tayside regional council, and relevant for rate support grant purposes, was £136.1 million, at November 1980 prices. The final outturn according to recent information is estimated to be £131 million (November 1980 prices); both figures are exclusive of loan charges.