HC Deb 06 February 1970 vol 795 cc232-3W
Sir W. Bromley-Davenport

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide a breakdown, according to spending authority, of the total figures for new construction and improvements

£ million at 1969 Survey prices
1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72
New construction and improvements
Central government 155.8 196.4 221.0 250.0
Local authorities 210.9 210.0 222.5 244.9
Public corporations (New Towns) 4.4*
371.1 406.4 449.5 494.9
Maintenance
Central government 23.5 23.9 25.9 26.2
Local authorities 159.0 148.8 160.2 177.9
182.5 172.7 186.1 204.1
* In subsequent years this expenditure is classified to local authorities.