§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total sum of money which has so far been approved for loan sanction for the purchase of existing and new dwellings, respectively, by local authorities under Circular 111/74; and what is the total number of dwellings in each case.
§ Mr. John MorrisReturns so far received from authorities in Wales indicate a total committed expenditure of £384,804 under the general consent contained in Circular 111/74 for specified categories. I have approved the issue of loan sanction in the total sum of £285,432 for the acquisition of existing dwellings falling outside the categories and of £7,641,225 for new dwellings. The number of dwellings involved is 109. 33 and 842 respectively.