HC Deb 13 July 1993 vol 228 c448W
Mr. Hain

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are the latest figures for total expenditure on the valleys initiative for each year between 1988–89 and 1992–93.

Mr. Redwood

Total public expenditure for each of the five financial years of the first programme for the valleys (1988–93) was:

£ million
1988–89 139.330
1989–90 137.440
1990–91 148.810
1991–92 171.033
1992–93 1176.270
Total 1772.883

Note.—Figures exclude housing programmes.

1 Estimated outturn based on the 1992–93 provision.

Mr. Hain

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are the conclusions of the evaluation of the valleys initiative conducted by Victor Hausner Associates; and when it will be published.

Mr. Redwood

I have not yet received the final report of the evaluation study. I expect to publish it in due course.