HC Deb 29 October 1984 vol 65 cc794-5W
Dr. Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish his Department's most recent estimate of (a) current and (b) capital expenditure in 1983–84 and 1984–85 by local authorities in Northern Ireland, in a form consistent with table 2.17 of Cmnd. 9143-II.

Dr. Boyson

The information is as follows:

£000
Programme 1983–84 (final outturn) 1984–85 (latest position)
current capital current capital
Agriculture 150 0 160 200
Trade, industry, energy and employment 1,570 3,420 1,650 4,170
Transport 20 1,740 30 1,340
Housing 0 130 0 130
Other environmental services 52,830 6,220 55,290 6,390
Law, order and protective services 12,150 2,070 13,160 3,650
Education and science, arts and libraries 195,480 26,790 205,180 18,420
Northern Ireland Office law, order and protective services 220,600 15,400 235,500 18,950
Total 482,800 55,770 510,970 53,250