§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what grounds he took the decision to reduce the grant to English Estates; and what is the sum by which he has reduced that grant.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe provision of £16 million for English Estates in 1986–87, announced in Cmnd. 9428–II in January 1985, has been increased to £19.3 million. I would also refer the hon. Member to the comments of my right hon. and learned Friend inHansard on 12 November, at column 481.