§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications have been received for grants under the special environmental assistance scheme since 1st January 1973 in the Northern Region; how many have been approved; and what is the estimated cost.
§ Mr. KaufmanI regret that this information is not readily available. Between the time of commencement of the scheme in February 1972 and its termination in May 1973 the number of schemes approved in the Northern Region was 3.541, costing £8.489,400.
§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what grants have been made available during the latest convenient period for the purpose of improving the environment in Blaydon, Ryton and Whickham areas.
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§ Mr. KaufmanSince 1st January 1972 grants for the improvement of the environment in the Blaydon, Ryton and Whickham areas have been made available as follows:
SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME Number of Schemes Gross Cost £ Blaydon 25 48,553 Ryton 12 41,575 Whickham 25 34,123 62 £124,251
DERELICT LAND RECLAMATION SCHEMES Number of Schemes Gross Cost £ Blaydon 4 206,391 Ryton 1 16,358 Whickham Nil Nil 5 £222,749