HC Deb 24 February 2004 vol 418 cc389-90W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what estimate he has made of the size of central government programmes are tabled as follows. All the funds have been allocated to programmes but some of the funds have still to be awarded to actual projects.

grant to an elected regional assembly in (a) the North East, (b) the North West and (c) Yorkshire and the Humber in its first financial year. [155129]

Mr. Raynsford

Based on figures for 2002–03, and including European programmes, an elected regional assembly in the North East would be responsible for around £350 million a year, in the North West for £780 million and in Yorkshire and the Humber for £570 million. In addition each assembly will receive grant in respect of its Fire and Rescue responsibilities.