§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to complete his review of the competing claims on urban programme resources, 91W what is his estimate of the total money available to authorities accorded programme status; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KingWe hope to announce decisions before the end of the year. The level of urban programme resources available for programme authorities will depend on the outcome of the review. My right hon. Friend announced that total urban programme resources had been substantially increased to £348 million in 1983–84, including urban development grant, in his statement on 15 November.