Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 October 2002. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Thursday, 17 October 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, How much local authorities have received to defray the costs of storing refrigerators. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much local authorities have received to defray the costs of storing refrigerators. [72359] Mr. Meacher: In December 2001, we announced a grant of £6 million for local authorities to cover their costs up until March 2002 for the storage and disposal of refrigerators. In addition, we announced special grant funding of £40 million for local authorities to cover their costs for this financial year. Additional help for future years was included in the Spending Review announced on 15 July.

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