§ Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total Government expenditure in grants and loans, respectively, for the repair of historic buildings and also on the preservation and enhancement of conservation areas, during each of the years 1975 and 1976; and how much was spent by local authorities on similar projects during the same years.
§ Mr. ShoreThe figures for England are as follows—in financial years:
i. Under Section 4 of the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953:
Grants Loans 1975–76 … 1,605,752 nil 1976–77 … 2,225,586 nil ii. Under Section 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act 1972:
Grants Loans 1975–76 … 556,629 nil 1976–77 … 910,221 nil iii. Under section 1 of the Local Authorities (Historic Buildings) Act 1962*
Grants Loans 1975–76 … 753,626 59,597 1976–77 … not-yet available * these figures do not take into account local authorities which did not submit returns.