§ Mr. DevlinTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what powers he has to grant transport supplementary grant in respect of only part of a proposed bypass where other parts are not expected to be constructed. [38921]
§ Mr. NorrisThe power to pay transport supplementary grant is contained in sections 87 and 88 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988. Guidance on bidding is issued annually, and copies are deposited in the Library—the latest is local authority circular 2/96. It is for local authorities to decide, and justify, what constitutes a viable scheme, and to bid for resources accordingly. All bids are considered competitively, on merit.
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