HC Deb 19 December 1995 vol 268 cc1159-60W
Mr. Ainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the actual and planned expenditure of the Countryside Council for Wales in each year since 1992–93; and what is the planned expenditure for the current year and for 1996–97. [7200]

Mr. Gwilym Jones

Details of actual and planned expenditure for the years up to 1994–95 are in the Welsh Office's departmental report, copies of which are held in the Library of the House. The Countryside Council for Wales's planned expenditure for 1995–96 is £18.39 million. On 13 December my right hon. Friend announced the provision of £22 million for the council for 1996–97, Official Report, column 1007.

Ms Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the budget for the Countryside Council for Wales for(a) 1994 –95, (b) 1995–96, (c) 1996–97 and (d) 1997–98. [7204]

Mr. Jones

The final budget figures are as follows:

  • 1994–95: £21,135,000 (outturn)
  • 1995–96: £18,390,000 (expected outturn)
  • 1996–97: £22,000,000 (plans).

The level of funding for 1997–98 and beyond will depend on future spending decisions.