HC Deb 26 January 1972 vol 829 c451W
120. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the total of public investment in new construction for the year 1970–71, both the absolute figures and per capita, for the regions, respectively, of East Anglia, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humberside, South-West, South-East, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, North-West, North, and East Midlands.

Mr. Channon

Following is the information:

Public Investment in New Construction in 1970–71
Region (a) In £ million (b) £ per head of 1970 resident population
East Anglia 73.4 44
West Midlands 220.3 43
Yorkshire and Humber-side 172.5 36
South-West 172.6 46
South-East 761.2 44
Scotland 325.6 63
Wales 134.7 49
Northern Ireland 75.7 50
North-West 329.0 48
North 181.2 54
East Midlands 113.4 34

Note: These are preliminary estimates based on incomplete data and may be revised later.