HC Deb 15 May 1963 vol 677 c149W
50. Mr. Short

asked the Minister of Transport how many applications for grants for the improvement of basic services in development districts in the North-East were received and approved in the financial year 1962–63; and what was the total amount.

Mr. Marples

I received three applications for schemes costing a total of £81,000. I issued one grant of £22,000.