HC Deb 03 April 1984 vol 57 cc465-6W
Mr. Harrison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what financial assistance has been given to the Yorkshire water authority by the Government annually in respect of flooding alleviation since the Land Drainage Act 1976.

Mrs. Fenner

Financial assistance given by the Government to the Yorkshire water authority for work done under the Land Drainage Act 1976 in each year since 1976 was as follows:

£,000*
1976–77 470
1977–78 872
1978–79 864
1979–80 1,171
1980–81 1,112
1981–82 1,348
1982–83 1,061
*Including sea defence.