§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when detailed information regarding the financial allocation to be granted to each of the Northern Ireland Departments for the year 1981–82 will be released; and if he intends meeting the board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive before the date of release to ascertain what its priorities and financial requirements are for the year 1981–82.
§ Mr. Rossi[pursuant to his reply, 12 November 1980, c. 253]: The allocations to Northern Ireland Departments for 1981–82 will be made as soon as the Government have completed their consideration of the public expenditure plans for that year. My hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State will meet the board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to discuss provision and priorities for the next financial year as soon as detailed information is available.