§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps have been taken to publicise the subsidies which are available to local authorities under Circular 79/72, since the issue of the circular.
§ Mr. KaufmanThe provisions of Circular 79/72 have been publicised in Circular 35/73 and the Design Bulletin No. 27, "Children at Play"; in Circular 59/74; and on appropriate occasions in the House and elsewhere. I welcome this further opportunity of encouraging housing authorities to take full advantage of the allowances available.
§ Mr. Steenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many playspace schemes have been given subsidies under Circular 79/72; which local authorities have applied for such subsidies; how many applications have been unsuccessful; and what has been the total subsidy paid out since the circular's inception.
§ Mr. KaufmanThe specific information asked for is not readily available. However, provided that proposals submitted conform to standards laid down in Circular 79/72 they would normally attract the specified cost allowance, for which subsidy would be available at the appropriate rate.