§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science taking the national total for minor works as 100 in 1969 on projects for which her Department is responsible, what will be the figure for the total in each of the years 1971 and 1972, respectively; and what is the amount for each of these years calculated to assist local authorities to carry out their obligations under Section 8 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, 1970.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeAt 1971 prices, the value of minor works allocations in 1969-70 was £30 million. Taking this figure as 100, corresponding figures for 1970-71 and 1971-72, also at 1971 prices, are 100 and 119. It is for local authorities to determine how to use their allocations.