§ Mr. Stanleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the estimated expenditure which may be paid by way of grants under the offshore supplies interest relief grant scheme in each of the financial years 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78 and 1978–79.
§ Mr. John Smith:The estimated expenditure is as follows:
£ million 1974–75 0.6 1975–76 5.0 1976–77 8.0 1977–78 9.5 1978–79 10.0