§ Mr. Michael Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish a list showing the allocation of money to each district council in Wales for housing in the year 1976–77 and the amount spent by each district council.
§ Mr. John MorrisI refer the hon. Member to my hon. Friend's earlier replies on the subject to my hon. Friend the Member for Bedwellty (Mr. Kinnock) on 19th May 1977—[Vol. 932, cols 281–282]—and to the hon. Member for Conway (Mr. Roberts) on 11th July—[Vol. 935, col. 7.] I would ask the hon. Member to await publication of the working party's report.
480Wthe terms of the Industry Act 1972; what has been the average time taken to process such applications; and whether any delays are being experienced in dealing with these development grant applications.
Mr. Alan WilliamsInformation is not available in precisely the form requested but the following table gives the total of applications received per month and per regional development grants office in the period 1st January to 24th June 1977.