HC Deb 19 March 1986 vol 94 c240W
61. Mr. Clay

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what amount of rate support grant was paid to the borough of Sunderland for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

The information requested is as follows:

£ million
1981–82 63.787
1982–83 64.724
1983–84 65.252
1984–85 65.556
1985–86 59.499

The amounts for 1981–82 and 1982–83 are final entitlements. Figures for later years are latest estimates of entitlements.