HC Deb 25 February 1988 vol 128 c269W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment in what respect the quality of furnishings and fittings in the new Department of Health and Social Security building in Richmond terrace differs from the standard laid down in the design brief published in the Select Committee on House of Commons (Services), third report Session 1983–84, appendix 1.1. (HC 571).

Mr. Chope

The furniture and fittings in Richmond House are to normal Civil Service standards, with the exception of those in the fine room suites, which have been provided in a style compatible with their restoration. The

Urban programme resources (England) 1979–80 to 1987–88
(£ million, cash)
Outturn expenditure Estimated outturn Initial allocation
1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88
Partnerships 110 116 118 143 133 131 125 122 120
Programme Authorities 32 47 50 77 86 97 96 103 140
Other Designated Districts 3 6 5 9 8 8 10 9 —
Traditional Urban Programme 30 33 42 47 53 47 44 37 10
Urban Development Grant/Urban Regeneration Grant1 — — — — 7 15 22 22 30
Other (includes Merseyside Task Force) 10 — — 19 23 23 20 19 24
Total 185 202 215 295 310 321 317 312 324
1 Urban Regeneration Grant was introduced on 1 April 1987.