HC Deb 10 April 2001 vol 366 cc506-7W
Ms Glenda Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will set out the effects, with statistical information on(a) Hampstead and Highgate and (b) the London borough of Camden of his Department's policies since 2 May 1997. [158020]

Ms Beverley Hughes

The principal funding that this Department has provided to the London borough of Camden since 2 May 1997 is shown in the table. This includes grants and borrowing approvals for revenue and capital expenditure.

It is not possible to determine how much of this money has been spent on Hampstead and Highgate. It is for the local authority to decide where within its boundary these resources are applied.

£ million
Nature of funding 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–021,2
Revenue Support Grant 59.755 137.006 137.060 137.020 144.218
Income from National Non-Domestic Rates 1.238 43.051 46.794 52.353 53.063
Housing Investment Programme 9.924 8.787 9.824 32.280 18.758
Housing Revenue Account Subsidy 102.273 96.985 90.429 93.095
Capital Receipts Initiative 2.658 8.612 9.262
Cash Incentive Scheme 0.500 0.189 0.050
SRB funding3 0.301 0.849 1.153 2.351
Neighbourhood Renewal Funding n/a n/a n/a n/a 2.110
Transport Supplementary Grant 0.325 0.280 0.359
Transport Annual Capital Guideline 0.325 0.280 0.359
Transport Block Supplementary Credit Approval 2.066 2.450 0.890 2.805
Capital Challenge (Basic Credit Approvals) 1.717 2.859
Capital Challenge (Supplementary Credit Approvals) 0.729 0.388 0.369
n/a = Not Applicable
1Where known
2Figures provided where possible; however, not all grants for 2001–02 have been determined as yet
3Figures shown are only for the SRB schemes for which Camden is the accountable body

Note:

The figures shown are the most accurate currently available, as the London Development Authority SRB database is currently in the process of verification

Single Regeneration Budget (SRB) Schemes

London borough of Camden are the accountable body for the West Euston and the All Change at Camden Central SRB Schemes. There are three other SRB schemes that cover parts of the borough, which are run in partnership with other London boroughs and other external stakeholders.

West Euston

The West Euston Scheme was approved under SRB Round 3 and covers an area bounded by Euston Station in the East, Euston road to the South and Albany street to the West. The scheme's key objectives are to regenerate the West Euston area, to create economic opportunities, to make the area safe and secure to live and work, and to assist the unification of the community. Major projects cover racial integration, training, housing improvements and facilities for the elderly in the community.

All Change at Camden Central

The scheme aims to transform the lives of deprived and socially excluded people living in parts of Somers Town, St. Pancras, Regent's Park and Camden wards. Its objectives are to address inequalities through capacity building; education, employment and training initiatives; accessible I.T. provision; community safety and anti-social behaviour measures; health and sports provision; and housing improvements.

The other SRB schemes that cover parts of London borough of Camden are New Commitment to Kilburn (Brent and Camden), which received £6.599 million in total funding; Kings Cross, which received £37.5 million; and Young People, Drugs and Crime in Gospel Oak (Camden and Islington) which received £1.0 million.