HC Deb 05 February 1986 vol 91 cc159-60W
Mr. Madden

asked the Prime Minister if Her Majesty's Government have any plans to provide extra financial assistance to Bradford city council to assist urban renewal in the metropolitan district; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

My hon. Friend the Minister for Housing, Urban Affairs and Construction announced on 27 January that the resources allocated for Bradford's urban programme in 1986–87 would be £4.58 million that is the same in cash terms as for the current financial year. In addition, my hon. Friend is considering a request from the council for limited extra capital resources for the current year, and I understand that the council has bid for some of the resources available through the urban housing renewal unit, including for a community refurbishment scheme.