§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Prime Minister whether payments made by the European Commission in respect of objective 2 and objective 5(b) of the European regional fund will be treated in accordance with the correct application of the additionality principle; and if she will ensure that Community funds make a contribution over and above that of spending already planned within the United Kingdom.
§ The Prime MinisterI confirm that receipts from the European regional development fund will be treated in accordance with the correct application of the additionality principle (article 9 of regulation (EEC) No. 4253/88). The Government's public expenditure plans naturally take account of the expected level of receipts from the Community.