§ Mr. McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total amount of Government aid to the development councils in England, Scotland and Wales in the last 12 months, giving in each case the name of each council and the amount granted, the date of the commencement of such aid and the reasons advanced at the time to justify it, and the total amount given to each one in the past 10 years.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantIn the 12 months ending 31st October, 1971, grants of £15,000 were made to the North East Development Council and of £1,438 to the Cumberland Development Council. Total grants-in-aid to the two development councils have been as follows:
The grants were paid to support the councils' publicity and public relations work for the development and growth of 52W the areas concerned. Grants-in-aid to development councils in Scotland and Wales are matters for my right hon. Friends the respective Secretaries of State.
Financial Year N.E.D.C. C.D.C. £ £ 1964–65 40,000 Nil 1965–66 30,000 Nil 1966–67 20,000 Nil 1967–68 10,000 4,000 1968–69 10,000 4,000 1969–70 10,000 4,000 1970–71 10,000 2,438 1st April, 1971–31st October 1971 10,000 Nil Totals 140,000 14,438