HC Deb 22 May 2003 vol 405 cc985-6W
Mr. Chope

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how much money the South West Regional Assembly will receive from central Government in 2003–04; and how much of this will be spent on its advisory role on regional planning. [114897]

Mr. Raynsford

In 2003–04, the South West Regional Assembly will receive up to £600,000 from the Chambers Fund, to enable it to perform its role of scrutinising Regional Development Agency plans and performance. It will also qualify for £689,000 for regional planning, plus an additional £324,000 in Planning Delivery Grant.