HC Deb 01 December 1970 vol 807 c346W
97. Mr. Dell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what he estimates to be the expenditure on investment grants in development areas in 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74 and 1974–75.

Sir J. Eden

It is estimated that expenditure at Development Area rate in 1970–71 and 1971–72 will be about £230 million and £260 million respectively. Estimates for subsequent years cannot be made with accuracy.