HC Deb 01 May 1972 vol 836 cc8-9W
Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the annual expenditure on sewerage schemes in Wales in the 10 years ended in 1971; and what will be the estimated expenditure in 1972.

Mr. Peter Thomas:

Annual expenditure on sewerage and sewage disposal schemes in Wales in the financial years from 1963–64 is as follows:

£ million
1963–64 2.99
1964–65 2.91
1965–66 2.61
1966–67 4.07
1967–68 5.36
1968–69 6.88
1969–70 7.30
1970–71 7.21
1971–72 11.00

Estimated expenditure in 1972–73 is £13.9 million.