HC Deb 21 October 1981 vol 10 c159W

Mr. Ernie Ross asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the guideline figure for expenditure issued to Tayside region for the financial year 1980–81; and how much was actually spent.

Mr. Younger:

The 1980–81 current expenditure guideline issued to Tayside regional council, and relevant for rate support grant purposes, was £136.1 million, at November 1980 prices. The final outturn according to recent information is estimated to be £131 million (November 1980 prices); both figures are exclusive of loan charges.