HC Deb 07 February 1974 vol 868 cc383-4W
Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the level of aid to Stretford and Urmston under the urban aid programme for each of the years for which figures are available; and what is his estimate for the years 1973–74 and 1974–75.

Mr. Lane

Following is the information:

Year of approval Value of approved projects (£)
Capital Non-Capital
1969–70 3,467 4,000
1970–71 44,650 2,000
1971–72 — 900*
1972–73 13,000 1,500†
1973–74 52,325 1,830
1974–75 To be announced later in 1974
Total 113,442 10,230
* Once-only.
† 2 years.

In addition, running costs are usually payable for five years on capital projects. The non-capital figures show one year's running costs of non-capital projects. Unless otherwise stated, such costs are payable for each of five years.