§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the Government measures which have either increased or decreased public spending in Wales since 28th February 1974, showing the estimated cost or saving of each measure during the current financial year and in a full financial year.
§ Mr. RowlandsThe estimated costs of Government measures since 28th February 1974 which have increased public 79W spending in Wales on programmes within my right hon. and learned Friend's responsibility and included in Table 3.13
£m. at 1974 Survey prices 1974–75 1975–76 Changes resulting from Budget statement of 26th March 1974: Housing: acquisition, new building, municipalisation, and subsidies … … … … … … … … 11.0 7.8 Option mortgages … … … … … … … 0.1 0.2 Changes resulting from the Chancellor's statement of 11th September 1974 on the construction industry: Roads and transport … … … … … … — 0.3 Other environmental services … … … … … — 5.1 Education and libraries, science and arts … … … — 1.6 Health and personal social services … … … … — 2.8 Other announced policy changes: Housing … … … … … … … … 2.4 1.5 Health and personal social services … … … … 1.0 1.8 Other changes: Housing … … … … … … … … — 1.4 There are no decreases.