HC Deb 09 May 1966 vol 728 c19W
72. Mr. Milne

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will state for the year ended 31st March, 1966, in respect of development districts in the North East, the number of applications for grants, for which his Department is responsible, for the improvement of basic services under section 7 of the Local Employment Act, 1960, the number and cost of those approved, rejected and under consideration, respectively.

Mr. MacColl

Grant applications have been made for three sewerage schemes. Two of the schemes, estimated to cost together about £1 million are under consideration. The third, which was to have cost about £6,000, is being revised by the local authority.