§ 89. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what reduction in the programme of opening new and renovating old employment exchanges will result from the recently announced restrictions on public expenditure.
§ Mr. Mellish:None; inasmuch as it is required for reasons such as the replacement of premises which are below standard or are held on leases which are expiring.
§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what was the total expenditure on providing new and renovating old employment exchanges during 1967; and what he expects this total to be during 1968.
§ Mr. Mellish:About£500,000 in 1967–68 and£800,000 in 1968–69.