HC Deb 17 November 1971 vol 826 cc138-9W
Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total assistance for all purposes paid from national funds to assist the rate income of the country Borough of Sunderland for the years 1968–69, 196 –70, and the estimated amount for 1970–71.

Mr. Michael Heseltine

The latest estimated of Exchequer grants payable to the County Borough of Sunderland for the years 1968–69 to 1970–71 are as follows:

1968–69 6,995,658
1969–70 7,897,087
1970–71 8,946,778
Other grants to the county borough during the period 1968 –69 to 1970–71 were:
Housing Subsidies Capital Grants
£ £
1968–69 873,506 383,106
1969–70 1,034,192 522,738
1970–71 1,127,778 335,949