§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what total expenditure has been incurred in Wales in each year under the Local Government Grants (Social Need) Act 1968.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsDetailed figures for expenditure in Wales prior to 1977–78 when the Welsh Office took over direct financial responsibility are not readily available. Since then expenditure has been incurred as follows :
1977–78 £2.3 million 1978–79 £3.6 million 1979–80 £6.9 million (Figures are at 1980 survey prices)