§ 1983. Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the figure for central Government housing subsidies to local authorities during(a) 1988, (b) 1989, (c) 1979 and (d)
§ Mr. GristThe information requested is given in the following table and is based on returns made by Welsh local authorities:
£ million 1979–80 54.8 1983–84 2.4 1988–89 10.2 1989–90 11 Figures quoted are outturn with the exception of 1988–89 where provisional outturn has been included and 1989–90 where provision has been used.
Significant changes to the subsidy system came into effect in 1981–82 so no valid comparison can be made between the earliest and later years.