HC Deb 30 March 1973 vol 853 cc417-8W
Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the number of projects for which the British Railways Board has received grant-aid under the special environmental assistance scheme; and what is the total of grant-aid awarded.

Mr. Peyton

Under Section 8 of the Local Employment Act 1972, grant-aid is payable only to local authorities. A number of local authorities have, however, agreed to carry out work under the scheme on railway land or buildings with, in appropriate cases, a contribution from the British Railways Board. The total estimated value of these projects may be around £¼ million.