§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his estimate is of the total amount that will be paid to Scotland from the Sustainability Fund in each of the next five years. [48038]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithThe Scottish Executive's share of the Sustainability Fund is estimated at £3 million in 2002–03 and 2003–04. Decisions on the size of the Fund in subsequent years, and consequently the total amounts the Scottish Executive will receive in these years, have yet to be made.