Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 January 2001. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: 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. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

Answer: 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 approvals 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 A127 which will have benefits for Rochford district.

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