HC Deb 19 July 1976 vol 915 cc363-4W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will outline the procedure whereby applications are made to him for urban aid.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

Urban aid grant can be paid only to local authorities, who must meet 25 per cent. of the cost of any projects approved. All applications must therefore be channelled through and have the support of the appropriatae local authority

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications he has received for urban aid since 1st January 1976; and what has been the average, largest and shortest time it has taken him to make a decision on these applications.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

Sixty-six; six to eight weeks; four and a half months; 13 days.