§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, what funds have been received by the United Kingdom under the European Community's regional development fund in support of programmes to make environmental improvement and to develop environmental information and training.
§ Mr. LeighI have been asked to reply.
Comprehensive information on receipts from the European regional development fund (ERDF) for these purposes is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, ERDF allocations have been made within the United Kingdom's community support frameworks under objective 1, 2 and 5b of the structural funds as follows, at 1989 prices.
£ million Objective 1 (Priority 1—improvement of social and physical environment) 35 (1989–93) Objective 2 (Priority 4—improving the image of the region) 57 (1989–91) Objective 5b (Priority 1—diversification of the rural economy) 2 (1989–91)