HC Deb 27 July 1983 vol 46 cc457-8W
Mr. Parry

asked the Prime Minister what grants from central Government funds have been given to hotels in Liverpool in each year since 1970; and what each grant would be at current prices.

The Prime Minister

Grants have been made available to Liverpool Hotels under the Development of Tourism Act 1969 (Hotel Development Incentive Scheme) as follows:

Year Total Grant Value at Current Prices*
£ £
1971 5,439 22,214
1972 12,627 48,248
1973 503,074 1,758,584
1974 378,569 1,140,880
1975 28,775 69,808
* Based on General Index of Retail Prices to first quarter 1983.

In addition, £8,700 was made available through the urban programme in 1982–83 for environmental improvements.