§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what underspend is anticipated in urban aid community programme aid in 1985–86; how much he expects Bradford to be offered in additional community programme funds; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced on 18 October 1985 that authorities in Yorkshire and Humberside would receive £2.25 million out of an extra £15 million which was being allocated to inner-city authorities in England. Bradford subsequently made a bid for some of those additional resources but key information about the proposed schemes is still awaited. The amount to be offered will depend upon the quality of the projects submitted and the city council's ability to use extra capital resources before the end of the current financial year.