§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the amount of the direct subvention by the Exchequer to Northern Ireland for the latest financial year; and what are the amounts budgeted for in future periods.
§ Dr. BoysonThe subvention for 1985–86 is estimated to be £1,573 million. Estimates are not available for future years because a number of the figures which form part of the calculation can only be forecast accurately on an in-year basis.