§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what factors determine the budget allocation formula for regional development agencies. [119028]
§ Ms Beverley Hughes[holding answer 14 April 2000]: The allocation methods vary for the RDAs eight main programmes and for their administration. Many factors are taken into account. These include: levels of deprivation; existing legal commitments; opportunities; value for money; Structural Fund responsibilities; regional population totals; and likely receipt income. There are also some allocations for common costs and account is taken of the RDAs' corporate plans and of other relevant information supplied.