§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Prime Minister whether the answer to the hon. Member for Barnsley, West and Penistone (Mr. McKay) on Tuesday 16 May,Official Report, column 165, concerning EC funds includes bids made by local authorities for the European regional development fund; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, all bids from local authorities and from other bodies are put forward in the name of the member state, and grants paid to local authorities count as part of the member state's receipts.