HC Deb 20 December 1989 vol 164 cc295-6W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his best estimate of the total level of European regional development fund aid commitments to all eligible public bodies in Strathclyde in each of the years 1984 to 1988.

Mr. Lang

[holding answer 19 December 1989]: The total level of regional fund commitment is estimated as follows:

£ million
1984 58.6
1985 37.2
1986 48.6
1987 50.5
11988 45.4
1 Figures exclude some commitment in those parts of Strathclyde within the Highlands and Islands Development Board area.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his most up-to-date estimate of the total of European regional development fund aid commitments to all eligible public bodies in Strathclyde in 1989 and in 1990.

Mr. Lang

[holding answer 19 December 1989]: The total level of regional fund commitment1 in 1989 is estimated at £46.4 million and in 1990 is estimated at £49 million.

1Figures exclude commitment in those parts of Strathclyde within the Highlands and Islands Development Board area.

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