§ Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the extent of the Exchequer contribution to the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham; and how it compares with money raised from other sources of public finance such as the local authority.
§ Mr. John SilkinIn round figures, the Exchequer has contributed £1.5 million towards the National Exhibition Centre complex itself, while Birmingham City Council has put up £27 million. In addition, an estimated grant of £1.3 million in respect of access roads will be made by the Exchequer—apart, of course, from the investment in the adjacent motorway and main road junctions.
The cost of Birmingham International railway station—£6 million—is divided between British Rail—£3 million—the Exchequer—£2,250,000—and the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive—£750,000.