§ Mr. Robert Taylorasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total anticipated expenditure during the current financial year on the construction and refurbishing of Government accommodation overseas; and what is the total committed future expenditure on this accommodation.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe amounts included in Estimates for 1975–76 for the defence and civil estates are approximately £39 million for new construction and approximately £59 million for maintenance. At constant prices the expenditure in the next few years is expected to decline slightly.