§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the reason for the delay in announcing the urban aid grants for 1982–83, in view of the requirement for local authorities to make their claim earlier this year; if he will now state the allocations for the Arfon and Dwyfor areas, respectively; and how these compare with the sums requested.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThere has been no delay. The size of the urban programme for 1982–83 was announced on 14 December. The amount available is to be increased by more than 30 per cent. above planned levels. Details of the allocations to individual authorities will be made known early in the New Year.