§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what funding is provided directly or indirectly by his Department to support the work of parish councils in England; and if he will give estimates of such funding under suitable headings.
§ Mrs. RumboldAt present, no parish council receives any direct funding from my Department in 1986–87. However, money from my Department granted to district councils or organisations such as the Sports Council, the Development Commission or English Heritage may ultimately reach parish councils. Information on such indirect funding is not readily available.