HC Deb 27 July 1999 vol 336 cc350-1W
Mr. Love

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the expenditure of English Partnerships in Greater London in each of the last five years for which figures are available. [93590]

Mr. Meale

Expenditure by English Partnerships within Greater London over the last five years is set out in the following table. The vast majority of this has been targeted at designated assisted areas.

Total expenditure £000
1994–95 13,582
1995–96 20,888
1996–971 43,331
1997–981 65,162
1998–992 127,113
Total 270,076
1 Includes expenditure on the Greenwich Peninsula.
2 Includes expenditure on the Royal Docks inherited from the London Docklands Development Corporation on 1 April 1998.

Mr. Love

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what has been the expenditure of English Partnerships in(a) the Objective 2 Area in Lee Valley, (b) Park Royal and (c) other assisted areas in Greater London in each year since their inception; and if he will make a statement. [93591]

Mr. Meale

I will write to my hon. Friend and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.