HC Deb 31 January 1996 vol 270 cc793-4W
Mr. McAvoy

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what economic development grants Northern Ireland has received in each of the last five years from(a) the EU and (b) other sources; and what is the total value of these. [9625]

Mr. Ancram

[holding answer 25 January 1996]: The following table shows what has been drawn down in each of the last five years in respect of economic development grants from the European Union.

Year £000
1991 58,135
1992 96,035
1993 120,116
1994 30,213
1995 14,003
Total 318,502

With regard to funding from other sources, the international fund for Ireland provides financial contributions which support economic development in Northern Ireland. Information about the financial support provided by this independent international organisation is contained in its published annual reports, copies of which are available in the Library.