HC Deb 30 April 1993 vol 223 cc553-4W
Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the 1993–94 budget for urban development corporations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Squire

The 1993–94 budget for UDCs has now been finalised at £291.8 million. The table shows the allocation between UDCs.

UDC 1993–94 Budgets Budget 1993–94 £ million
London Docklands 96.40
Merseyside 21.50
Black Country 150.55
Birmingham Heartlands 5.00
Trafford park 30.60
Teeside 36.00
Tyne and Wear 37.50
Leeds 4.00
Sheffield 12.00
Central Manchester 6.50
Bristol 9.30
Plymouth 27.00
1 Includes £19.55 million from DOT
2 Includes £5 million from MOD

In addition Birmingham Heartlands are to receive £4 million for the acquisition of 42 acres of land at the Leyland DAF site.