The funding provided by the Scottish Government to the Improvement Service is as follows: 2005-06 (£ Million) 2006-07 (£ Million) 2007-08 (£ Million) 2008-09 (£ Million) Core funds 1.0 1.8 1.7 - Project funds 0.1 1.7 3.9 Up to 1.6 Total 1.1 3.5 5.6 Up to 1.6 Figures for 2005-2008 relate to actual monies paid.