HC Deb 27 March 1958 vol 585 c64W
68. Mr. Grey

asked the President of the Board of Trade how much capital has been spent in 1956–57, and 1957–58 in the North Eastern, Scottish and Welsh Development Areas, respectively.

Sir D. Eccles

In 1956–57 expenditure on all capital items by the Board of Trade was £773,637, £2,031,538 and £1,111,009 respectively. It is estimated that for 1957–58 the corresponding figures will be about £250,000, £940,000 and £530,000.