§ Mr. David Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those measures taken by his Department since 1979 which have specifically benefited the borough of Bournemouth.
§ Mr. RidleyA full answer could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, the following capital allocations and grant or subsidy payments have been made in respect of Bournemouth borough since 1979:
£ '000 Capital allocations to the borough council (since 1981–82 when the present system came into effect) 45,900 Capital allocations to housing associations 2,700 Rate support grant (including domestic rate relief) 63,156 Housing subsidy payments to the borough council 19,000 Housing association grant payments 5,200 Listed building grants 75 Urban programme grants 5