HC Deb 16 January 2001 vol 361 cc181-2W
22. Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the provision of Government aid to Rochford district council. [143987]

Ms Beverley Hughes

In the current financial year a total of £3.273 million has been provided to Rochford in general grant. In addition, Rochford received a basic credit approval of £945,000 and a disabled facilities grant of £81,000. The Government will also be contributing £14.5 million to Southend-on-Sea borough council's scheme to improve passenger transport and reduce congestion on the A13 and Al27, which will have benefits for Rochford district.