HC Deb 05 July 1976 vol 914 c399W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on his policy on the

LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Capital expenditure
Current expenditure Total Locally determined sector
Per cent. Per cent. Per cent.
1973–74—
(a) Increase forecast over 1972–73 in December 1972 (Cmnd. 5178) 6.0 3.1 7.5
(b) Outturn (Cmnd. 5519) 9.7 11.5 2.9
1974–75—
(a) Increase forecast over 1973–74 in December 1973 (Cmnd. 5519) 4.4 -12.0 -26.4
(b) Outturn (Cmnd. 5879) 10.0 -1.2 -22.2
1975–76—
(a) Increase forecast over 1974–75 in January 1975 (Cmnd. 5879) 4.0 -8.1 +14.4
(b) Outturn (Cmnd. 6393) 4.1* -14.2 -12.1
* Subsequent information indicates a higher figure of about 6 per cent.

Corresponding figures in cost terms are not yet readily available.