HC Deb 18 February 1970 vol 796 c137W
81. Mr. Edward Milne

asked the Minister of Technology what is the total sum nationally and regionally, respectively, for refunds of development district grants; and how much of that sum remains to be repaid.

Mr. Varley

Payment of investment grants began in the financial year 1967–68; refunds in 1968–69 amounted to £1.8 million, £11,500 remains to be repaid on refunds sought during this period. Refunds of grants under the Local Employment Acts between April, 1964 and March, 1969 totalled £0.4 million. £0.2 million remains to be repaid. A regional breakdown of these figures is not available.