§ Mr. James Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what allocations he has given to local authorities for capital spending on housing in 1979–80.
§ Mr. MillanProvisional allocations amounting to £248 million, based on November 1978 prices, were given to232W authorities in February. Subsequent increases and updating to 1979–80 prices will enable local authorities to spend £279 million on housing in 1979–80. This expenditure provision will permit authorities collectively to increase their present rate of spending in real terms, which in 1978–79 may reach about £230 million.