§ Mr. Dellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in how many cases companies which were successful in the tender experiment of 15 blocks in the fourth round of licensing received in addition discretionary allocations of neighbouring blocks; and whether he will state the particular cases and the extent of the discretionary allocation.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanFour of the licensees or groups of licensees who were awarded licences under the tender arrangements were also awarded neighbouring blocks under the discretionary system. The details are:
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe information is as follows:
Date Males Females Total March 1973 … 6,172 2,822 8,994 March 1972 … 6,060 2,873 8,933 March 1971 … 6,378 2,627 9,005 March 1970 … 6,903 2,801 9,704 March 1969 … 6,445 2,664 9,109 March 1968 … 6,041 2,396 8,437 Since 1st April 1973, the estate has been administered by the Aycliffe Development Corporation.