HC Deb 23 July 2004 vol 424 cc760-1W
Chris Ruane

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what budget has been set for each regional development agency as a result of the spending review. [186160]

Jacqui Smith

The Spending Review 2004 White Paper (published on 12 July 2004) states the total Single Programme budget for England's RDAs (2005–06: £2,163 million, 2006–07: £2,244 million, 2007–08:£2,297 million). The budget for each RDA for the years 2005–08 will be set later this year.