HC Deb 22 July 1977 vol 935 cc725-6W
Mr. John Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the schemes submitted to him by Welsh local authorities for aid from the European Regional Development Fund in 1975, 1976 and 1977 which his Department refused to submit to the EEC; and what was the reason for that refusal.

Mr. John Morris

A large number of schemes were discussed informally with local authorities in order to establish their eligibility for fund assistance. Only those schemes which failed to meet the current criteria of eligibility were subsequently not proceeded with. Details of the schemes could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

Mr. John Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the schemes submitted by Welsh local authorities in 1975, 1976 and 1977 which his Department submitted to the EEC for assistance from the European Regional Development Fund and which the Commission rejected; and what reasons were given for the rejection.

Mr. John Morris

None.