HC Deb 16 July 1992 vol 211 c1045W
Mr. Byers

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are his plans for the urban development corporations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Robin Squire

The urban development corporations will continue their task of securing the regeneration of their areas until the end of their lifetimes.

Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of budgets of each urban development corporation is allocated to community development work or similar grant aid to local community projects; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Redwood

[holding answer 15 July 1992]: The percentage of each urban development corporation's 1991–92 budget which was specifically allocated to community development is shown. Further expenditure related to community development may be charged to individual UDC projects.

Percentage of total budget specifically allocated to community development.
per cent.
Black Country 1.27
Bristol 1.44
Central Manchester 2.31
Leeds 1.69
London Docklands 4.50
Merseyside 1.66
Sheffield 2.00
Teesside 0.71
Trafford Park 3.06
Tyne and Wear 1.98