§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will provide capital allocations to regional authorities in order for them to improve services in areas which do not benefit from the full range of local authority services at present.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 11 May 1989]: Yes. On 27 February my right hon. and learned Friend announced capital allocations to regional councils for the year 1989–90 which were 16 per cent. above those for the previous financial year. This generous level of increase will enable regional councils to carry out capital works of well over £400 million in 1989–90. It is for authorities to distribute these resources in their areas, in the light of the needs of each region.