§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales, how many of the urban aid schemes so far approved by his Department have been previously approved by local authorities; and how many schemes have received urban aid through a direct application to the Welsh Office.
§ Mr. John MorrisAll of them have been approved by local authorities. Urban programme grant can, under the Local Governments Grants (Social Need) Act 1969, be paid only to local authorities.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether his Department has monitored the success or otherwise for the urban aid programme in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MorrisMy Department carries out a continuing oversight of grant aid under the urban programme. I am satisfied that the projects assisted under it are making a significant contribution towards alleviating special social need in urban areas.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of 273W his Department's urban aid funds for previous years have yet to be allocated.
§ Mr. John MorrisNone.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many projects have so far been submitted to local authorities for inclusion in the urban aid programme; and in how many cases local authorities have declined to pass on an application to the Department.
§ Mr. John MorrisThis information is not available centrally.