§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for grants under the urban aid programme were approved in 1978 and 1979; and what was the cost of the programme in each year.
§ Mr. RifkindIn 1978, 95 projects were approved, costing £1.8 million (capital) £1.0 million (current). In 1979, 221 projects were approved, costing £5.9 million (capital) and £2.9 million (current).
Grant is paid in arrears, by financial year, at the rate of 75 per cent. on approved costs. Grant payments in the last three financial years were:
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1977–78 £2.55 million 1978–79 £6.31 million 1979–80 £6.32 million
§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the outstanding applications for grants under the urban aid programme.
§ Mr. Rifkind41 applications are currently under consideration by my Department. If the hon. Member has a particular case in mind, I would be happy to look into it.