§ Mr. Sutcliffeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many Operation Eyesore projects have been submitted to his Department by the Teesside County Borough Council for grant aid approval; what is their total estimated cost; how many have been approved so far and at what cost; and if he will specify the projects submitted.
§ Mr. Speed:By 30th April the regional office had received 58 proposals under Operation Eyesore at a total estimated cost of £675,430. Of these, 28 have now 271W been approved at an estimated cost of £36,030; decisions on the remainder will be given as soon as the additional information which has been asked for is available. With three exceptions the projects are for the clearance and landscaping of various sites. The exceptions are for the cleaning and restoration of buildings.