§ 5. Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how far the municipalisation programme was overspent for the year 1974–75, over and above the provision made by the Chancellor in his March 1974 Budget.
§ Mr. FreesonA precise figure on such expenditure in 1974–75 is not yet available, but I estimate that it may have exceeded the original figure by £45 million.
§ 25. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what further discussions he has had with the Greater London Council on its policy of municipalising privately rented property.
§ Mr. FreesonI have had no meetings concerning the nature of the GLC's municipalisation programme; but it has attended two meetings, including that with the local authority associations last Monday, at which the level of expenditure under this heading formed part of the discussion.