§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much was spent on municipalisation by local authorities in the year ended 31st March 1976 as shown by form P11.
§ Mr. FreesonIt is estimated £115 million was spent by English authorities in 1975–76, but there will be further expenditure on initial works, which will not count against authorities allocations under Section 105 of the Housing Act 1974.
§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of local authorities in England submitted form P.11 for the quarter ended 31st March 1976 within the 14 days requested.
§ Mr. FreesonForty-six per cent.
§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has now withdrawn both his general 170W approval and his special approval to any local authority in connection with municipalisation purchases; and, if so, if he will name the authorities.
§ Mr. FreesonNo approvals have been withdrawn.