§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the current financial subvention made to Northern Ireland; and if he will break it down into the relevant parts of the economy that benefit.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 14 November 1991]: The figures for the subvention from the United Kingdom to Northern Ireland for 1990–91 are as follows:
1990–91 outturn £ million Grant in aid under the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 1,066 Expenditure by Northern Ireland Office 699 Expenditure by Northern Ireland Court Service 28 Contribution from the Great Britain National Insurance Fund 225 Total Subvention 2,018 The grant in aid is a general contribution to revenue and is not hypothecated to any particular area of public expenditure.