HC Deb 12 June 1997 vol 295 c559W
Mr. Gorrie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to increase the funds available for the urban aid programme. [2284]

Mr. Chisholm

The Government are committed to remaining within the existing Public Expenditure totals for 1997–98 and 1998–99, and any increase in funds for one programme could therefore be funded only from reductions in another. Over the coming months, Ministerial colleagues and I shall be reviewing all the financial priorities within the Secretary of State's expenditure programmes. Decisions on any transfers of resources will be taken following the review of priorities.