§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the amount of the direct subvention by the British Exchequer to Northern Ireland in each financial year since 1985; and what amounts are budgeted for in future periods.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThe information requested is as follows:
£ million 1984–85 1,489 1985–86 1,536 1986–87 1,593 1987–88 1,570 11988–89 1,623 1 Estimate. Figures are not available for future years.