HC Deb 29 January 1992 vol 202 cc603-4W
Mr. John Carlisle

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the latest outturn of spending by local authorities on the provision of sport and recreation which were relevant to his Department.

Mr. Atkins

Total net expenditure on sport and active recreation by local authorities in England was £781 million in 1989–90. This is the latest available final outturn figure. Figures for the preceding three years are as follows:

Local authority net expenditure on sport and active recreation in England
£ million
Current Capital Total
1986–87 362 154 516
1987–88 381 156 537
1988–89 413 194 607

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