HC Deb 23 May 1977 vol 932 cc352-3W
Mr. Ogden

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the financial assistance provided through his Department in (a) Liverpool District Council area, and (b) Merseyside County Council area in the financial years 1974–75, 1975–76 and 1976–77.

Mr. Shore

My Department provided financial assistance as follows to local authorities in (a) the Liverpool District Council Area and (b) the Merseyside County Council area.

1974–75 1975–76 1976–77
£m. £m. £m.
(a) 84.66 95.43 103.84
(b) 198.74 248.70 266.54

Information relating to other bodies receiving assistance is not readily available and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost.